Driver

Reporting Relationships

Drivers report to the Program Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, arriving at destinations via the most efficient route considering road, weather, and traffic conditions.
• Ensure all passengers are wearing seat belts and/or are properly secured in child/booster seats before departing.
• Observe all traffic laws and posted signs (including parking meters); failure may result in the driver being financially responsible for tickets and summonses.
• Use agency vehicle(s) only as described in the job description.
• Maintain an active and valid driver’s license throughout employment; notify the immediate supervisor immediately if the license becomes inactive, and reinstate within five business days or face disciplinary action, up to termination.
• Check vehicle(s) daily to ensure acceptable operating condition, monitoring mileage and assessing oil, gas, washer fluid levels, and the condition of tires, brakes, windows, lights, etc.
• Complete required paperwork, including daily logs, route sheets, petty cash reports, and other documentation.
• Perform duties incidental to driving vehicles, such as picking up petty cash from the bank or making small deposits, taking vehicles for repairs, making small purchases at the direction of the Executive Secretary or Supervisor of Family Safety, and picking up public donations for program residents.
• When not actively engaged in the above duties, assist other staff as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency and at least three (3) years of experience as a driver.
• Valid New York State driver’s license free of any outstanding violations.
• Familiarity with the New York Metropolitan area.
• Sensitivity, tact, and resourcefulness.
• Eagerness to assist clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and compassionate manner.
• Responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to cultural competency; ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and writing skills.
• Preferred: Experience working with DHS and other service providers.
• Preferred: Experience providing case management services to families with children referred from DHS.

Pay

The base salary compensation being offered for this role is $37,852.50.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Annual Paid Time Off (23 days).
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability.
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B).
• Potential tax‑free forgiveness of college student debt on Federal Direct Loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for full‑time employees after 120 qualifying monthly payments.