Brooklyn Home Delivered Meals Driver Hiring Event- July 14

Position Overview

As a Driver in JASA's Brooklyn Home Delivered Meals Program, you'll play a vital role in delivering nutritious meals and supportive services to homebound older adults throughout New York City. Your work helps ensure older adults receive meals safely, reliably, and with compassion while supporting daily transportation and program operations.

Why You'll Love Working at JASA

• Help homebound older adults maintain their health, independence, and quality of life through reliable meal delivery services.
• Build positive relationships with older adults while providing compassionate and dependable service.
• Work alongside dedicated coordinators, kitchen staff, and fellow drivers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Choose from Full-Time or Per Diem positions that fit your availability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Transportation & Meal Delivery
• Safely operate agency vehicles to deliver meals and supplies to homebound older adults.
• Absentee assistance when necessary.
• Follow all traffic laws and agency driving policies.
• Report accidents, vehicle concerns, or traffic violations immediately.
• Client Support
• Monitor client well-being during deliveries.
• Report wellness or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Provide respectful, compassionate customer service to older adults.
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Maintain agency vehicles in clean and safe operating condition.
• Check fluids, tires, and general vehicle condition.
• Coordinate fuel and oil purchases according to agency procedures.
• Ensure required emergency equipment is available.
• Change tires when necessary.
• Meal Program Support
• Assist with meal packaging and preparation.
• Clean thermal containers, delivery bags, and equipment.
• Help maintain clean food preparation and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory and supply organization.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Complete trip tickets and operational records.
• Collect participant contributions, issue receipts, and reconcile collections according to agency procedures.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of one (1) year of driving experience.
• Valid New York State Class A, B, or CDL Driver's License.
• Clean driving record.
• No more than one moving violation within the past two years.
• No DUI/DWI within the past eight years.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with older adults.

Additional Duties

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive benefits package including:
• Health & Wellness
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.