Assistant Transportation Coordinator - Family Service Association

***We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus!****

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time (35 + hours per week) Assistant Transportation Coordinator.  This position is budgeted to start at $23 per hour with a Monday - Friday schedule. Times vary, based on programs' needs, but the required availability is from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Assistant Transportation Coordinator will assist in all transportation arrangements for the Agency’s operation Adult Day Health Programs, Kids Academy, and After School Day Care as needed. They will assist in scheduling all safety, mechanical, and maintenance issues with all agency transport vehicles. The Assistant Transportation Coordinator will also serve as a back-up driver to assist in program operation as needed. The Assistant Transportation Coordinator will serve as back up for Transportation Coordinator as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Schedule and maintain logs of all agency owned vehicles with routine oil changes, mechanical checks, and wheelchair lift inspections.
• Provide direct transportation to clients if needed, adhering to all requirements of the ADH van driver job description.
• Ensure weekly transportation logs are submitted and completed accurately.
• Meet monthly with all van drivers to coordinate routes, procedures, ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules, and required trainings.
• Provide all around backup for any duties that may arise if the Transportation Coordinator is unavailable
• Keep the Transportation Coordinator informed of all service needs.
• Report any problems or concerns to Transportation Coordinator.
• Maintain CPR and First Aide Certificate.
• Ensure exterior and interior of all vans are clean and free of potentially hazardous materials.
• Assist in ordering department supplies and ensure adequate inventory.
• Resolve client/ caregiver issues within a timely manner.
• Review routes and disperse weekly to drivers ensuring accuracy.
• Add/ Remove clients from routes depending on status.    

Education and Experience:

• The Assistant Transportation Coordinator requires a High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Experience with schedule coordination and supervision of staff required. 
• Experience with elders or the disabled (ADH) preferred. 
• Must possess an ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
  • Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred. Experience with vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Must complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification. 

**The Transportation Coordinator will apply for a 7D Massachusetts Operators Driver’s License within 30 days of hire and maintain a valid MA Class D Operators License with good driving record. 

**Must be able to successfully pass a random drug and alcohol test in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing. 

**Must have current physical and be able to pass EEC background record check, CORI, & CPS.

This is a benefits eligible position.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Medical, dental, vision insurance
•    Long term disability insurance
•    Life insurance
•    403b pension plan
•    Flexible spending account
•    Three weeks paid vacation
•    Twelve paid holidays
•    Generous earned sick time

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.