Transportation Specialist | PACE Program | Part Time

About the role

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. The PACE program is designed to help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than entering nursing facilities. It provides complete medical care, rehabilitation, medications, transportation, social services, and supportive therapies—all coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs, along with access to a PACE center for social activities, meals, and clinical services. By integrating medical and supportive care under one program, PACE helps seniors maintain independence, improve quality of life, and continue living in their communities with dignity. Transportation Specialist ensures that PACE participants get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses, vans, or cars to transport participants between homes, medical appointments, and the PACE Day Center
• Observe safety regulations and use proper transfer techniques
• Assist participants in and out of vehicles and buildings
• Help with wheelchairs and ambulatory transfers when needed
• Maintain a supportive, respectful environment during trips
• Keep vehicles clean and in good working order
• Perform basic safety checks
• Communicate schedule changes, participant concerns, or vehicle issues to the care team
• Observe and report changes in participants’ health or behavior
• Support light duties at the Day Center as needed

Requirements

• Valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within a specified time frame)
• Current automobile liability insurance
• Motor vehicle record that meets organizational and insurability standards
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening
• Must be 25 years of age or older (insurance requirement)
• Physical ability to assist participants, including bending, lifting, and helping with wheelchair or ambulatory transfers

Skills

• Prior professional driving experience
• Experience working with frail, elderly, or disabled individuals

Benefits

• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Uniform Allowance Program