Location
Smithtown, NY | United States
Job description
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARY Family Service League is seeking a Driver for a homeless shelter in Smithtown. The Driver will transport clients in an agency vehicle to necessary appointments and to meet basic needs. The Driver will be responsible for coordination of picking up food donations from other agencies.
**$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!!** RESPONSIBILITIES - The Driver will enforce rules, regulations, and policies of shelter.
- Transport clients to DOL, DSS, and other necessary appointments.
- Enforce the use of safety belts in the vehicle and that all children are in appropriate car seats.
- Coordinate with LICARES, Island Harvest, and other agencies to pick up donations weekly.
- The Driver will perform daily vehicle safety checks and report any issues to Assistant Program Director.
- Complete monthly vehicle logs and submit them to the Assistant Program Director.
- Ensure vehicles have up to date registration and insurance.
- The Driver will maintain routine maintenance of the vehicle.
- Address any issues of safety in the vehicle and remove any dangerous items.
- Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Collaborate with Security to discuss and resolve client incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Each employee is responsible for reading and understanding the Policy and Procedure Manual.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and families required.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
“Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse workforce that meets the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified.”
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