TITLE: Driver Pay: $18 per hour Schedule: 8am to 12pm (Part-time) Work Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri (The position is a flexible work schedule) Company: New York Memory Center GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Director provides daily transportation using our vehicles, for agency clients and community members and assists in the provision of adult day services to clients served at the Center. ROLE: Implements safe, courteous, and professional service in all phases of transport; manages escort staff on bus; supports programmatic and daily operational goals of adult day services as directed assists adult day center clients with daily programmatic needs and ADLs and activities as directed by supervisors. There must be flexibility to work from 8:00am to 6pm, weekdays only in accordance with the Company needs. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with ambulation and exercise. Drive and operate agency vehicles and supervise escorts. Able to lift heavy objects if necessary. Ensure safe, professional, and courteous transport of adult day clients and community members. Escort adult day center clients and community members on and off of the bus. Once aboard, ensure that all clients are seated and verify that they are secured with internal vehicle safety devices. Assist clients with ambulating land /or propelling themselves in wheelchairs, or other adaptive mobility devices as needed. Monitor clients during transport. Ensure each client is safely escorted into the center and/or entering the home. Maintain daily trip and passenger logs. Keep daily records of gasoline and mileage. Secure vehicle upon return to garage or parking facility. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and maintenance checks. Responsible for maintaining neat appearance adhering to agency dress code and uniformity. Executing responsibilities related to facility management, routine cleanliness/maintenance, minor repairs, and transferring and storing items. Adhere to breakdown, inclement weather, client safety and agency emergency procedures. Supports an aesthetically stimulating program environment that promotes independence and encourages individual strengths. Assist participants in the execution of program activities. Report unusual or notable changes in clients general appearance, demeanor, or other factors that might impact upon their ability to participate in the program to the supervisor. Other supportive tasks instructed by the Executive Director or their designee and attend trainings and seminars as requested. Employees are expected to attend in-service training programs applicable to their job assignments as indicated by their supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid New York State Class D drivers license with clean operators record preferred. Three years of driving experience in New York City, no record of moving violations within last two years. No record of DWI conviction. Must be in good health and demonstrate sensitivity to older people. Preferred candidates will have successfully completed training and received verification of competency in safety techniques in transferring, transporting, and mobility and emergency drill procedures Preferred candidates will hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, and one-year prior experience working with seniors in a direct care, programmatic, community, therapeutic, recreational, and other setting. All new hires required to complete NYMC key program and transportation competency training prior to driving without supervision. TO APPLY: Email resume to Susan Ramos at sramos@nymemorycenter.org