Senior Connections Driver

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services, JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disadvantaged. Our legacy is defined by our staff and volunteers' unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, creating an environment where those in need actively engage in their pursuit for self-sufficiency.

The Senior Connections Driver is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to older adults living in rural communities as part of an initiative designed to reduce social isolation and increase community connection.

Non-Exempt, Part-Time Position
Location: Plattsburgh, NY
Rate of Pay: $19.05/hour

BENEFITS

- Paid Time Off

- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

- 401K Retirement Plan

- North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

- Safely operate a vehicle to transport senior participants to scheduled outings, activities, community events, social opportunities, and other approved destinations.

- Support the Senior Outreach Program’s mission of reducing social isolation by creating a welcoming environment that encourages conversations, participation, friendship, and community involvement.

- Research, plan, schedule, and coordinate creative trips and activities based on participant interests, accessibility, and opportunities for social engagement.

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with participants, encouraging involvement and helping identify activities that support their interests and overall well-being.

- Coordinate transportation routes, schedules, participant communication, and trip details to ensure efficient and successful program activities.

- Assist with participant outreach efforts by sharing program information, encouraging participation, and helping connect seniors with available services and resources.

- Provide assistance to passengers entering and exiting the vehicle while promoting dignity, independence, and safety.

- Observe and communicate participant needs, concerns, or barriers to participation with Program Director and/or Coordinator.

- Track participation, transportation services, mileage, trips, activities, and other required program outcomes.

- Complete accurate and timely data entry and documentation in PeerPlace, CAPTAIN, and other required reporting systems.

- Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is clean, fueled, safe, and prepared for scheduled trips.

- Follow all traffic laws, agency policies, safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and participant service standards.

- Maintain regular communication with Program Director and/or Coordinator regarding schedules, program successes, participant feedback, vehicle concerns, and opportunities for improvement.

- Travel required within service areas.

- Attends all trainings and program meetings as directed.

- Maintains compliance with all health and safety regulations.

- Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

- Performs all other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to develop productive relationships with older adults.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and intergroup relations.
Ability to be resourceful, creative, tactful, and courteous.
Ability to use initiative and good judgment.
Ability to be outgoing, organized, courteous, and compassionate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The employee in this position must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. As a condition of employment, employees in positions requiring driving will be enrolled in the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification Service (LENS) program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. This position requires extended periods of driving and sitting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, varying road conditions, and environmental factors associated with vehicle use and routine care, including exposure to gasoline odors and fumes while fueling the vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).