Transportation Assistant
About PATH
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center offering a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of the community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation, including a 5‑Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and receives recognition and awards for high‑quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments.
Why Work at PATH
- Competitive pay with annual increases
- Performance and longevity bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
- Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
- No‑cost pension plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
- Cutting‑edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
Job Summary
Promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member and providing overall support to the PATH vehicle fleet and supporting the Program Supervisor as needed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Driver’s License required
- Experience in commercial transport preferred
- Ability to use a computer is a must
Responsibilities
Assistant Responsibilities
- Assist Program Supervisor with scheduling vehicles for maximum use (e.g., group trips), monitoring mileage, repairs, and updating the transportation tracking system as needed.
- Ensure proper first‑aid kits and blankets are contained in each vehicle; request supplies as needed.
- Support the Program Supervisor with reporting all incidents/accidents to the insurance company and COO.
- Ensure all vehicles are properly registered and contain appropriate documentation for registration and insurance; ensure handicap vehicles have the appropriate plates.
- Ensure daily maintenance checklists are completed for each vehicle.
- Serve as a backup for daily mail pick‑up from all satellite locations.
- Perform supervisory duties when the Program Supervisor is not available.
Driver Responsibilities
- Support PATH vehicle fleet as needed and complete vehicle logs for each run.
- Maintain key control and track spare keys for the entire fleet for emergency situations.
- Perform maintenance and safety checks on vehicles each morning and afternoon before leaving the parking lot.
- Inform Program Supervisor of needed repairs and arrange transport for vehicle maintenance.
- Distribute insurance and registration documents for the vehicle fleet and ensure renewals are processed timely before expiration.
- Ensure vehicles are cleaned, monitor condition, and report any unusual sightings.
- Provide mail pickup and distribution from internal mailrooms at 1919 and 8220 locations.
- Provide transportation support to the CEO as needed.
- Provide transportation support as needed to programs/departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
The role may require some lifting, frequent standing, and walking often to support the needs of the position.