Driver - Hempstead Senior Community Service Center - Part-time

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Driver!

Are you passionate about supporting the Senior Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Driver to join the Hempstead Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).

• Salary:  $21/hour
• Schedule: 25-30 hours per week between the hours of 8:30AM- 3:30PM, Monday-Friday
• Location: 24 Clinton C Boone Place in Hempstead N

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Driver is responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the Hempstead Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).

What are the key responsibilities:

• Transport participants to and from the Hempstead SCSC.
• Provide safe transportation by adhering to all safety rules of the road and exercising appropriate driving judgment including checking that all individuals on vehicle are utilizing seat belts always.
• Maintain program vehicle(s), informing Center Manager of any problems. Keep record of vehicle repairs.
• Maintain transportation lists and contact center members to inquire about transportation reservations.
• Maintain proper levels of gasoline and oil in program vehicle(s) and keep interior of vehicle(s) clean.
• Maintain daily mileage log.
• Assist with serving of meals, kitchen clean-up, daily activities set up and clean up.
• Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in EAC Networks Personnel Manual and Agency Driver Policy.
• May occasionally be required to assist at another EAC Senior Program location during normal working hours.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Must be Class C or above), with passenger endorsement with no record of suspensions.
• Must be able to drive a 22 passenger bus.
• Must take defensive driving course every 3 years and submit verification.
• Ability to read and interpret a map/GPS as necessary.
• Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
• Ability to complete all required paperwork necessary to perform work assignments.
• Must be proficient in computer applications necessary to complete daily work assignments daily timesheet, request time off , participate in required trainings and MS Outlook email.