Transportation Coordinator

Location

Fall River, MA | United States

Job description

***We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus!****

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time (35 + hours per week) Transportation Coordinator. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..  

The Transportation Coordinator will coordinate all transportation arrangements for the Agency’s operation Adult Day Health Programs (ADH) and After School Day Care (ASDC). The transportation coordinator will coordinate all maintenance for agency vehicles.  He/she will schedule and secure all safety, repair and maintenance issues with all agency transport vehicles.  He/she will work collaboratively with programs to ensure efficient transportation services during program operation.  The Transportation Coordinator will assist in program operations as available and needed.

Responsibilities include::

• Supervision of Transportation staff, including conducting yearly performance reviews. Recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new drivers. Schedule orientation process of new drivers.
• Coordinate schedule for ADH/ASDC programs, assigning vans and drivers.
• Meet monthly with the all van drivers to coordinate routes, procedures, ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules, and provide required training.
• Schedule and maintain logs on all agency owned vehicles with routine oil changes and checkups.
• The transportation coordinator will determine driving feasibility for all agency owned vehicles in the event of inclement weather or crisis then consult with the Director and Senior Leadership to establish a plan and then relay the plan to Program Leaders/Coordinators.
• Maintain CPR and First Aide Certificate.
• Ensure weekly transportation logs are completed accurately.
• Create reports and communicate effectively with ASDC Director and ADH Director
• Report any problems or concerns to the specific Program Leader or Chief Program Officer as issues/situations warrant.
• Provide direct transportation to clients if needed, adhering to all requirements of para van driver/ASDC driver job description.
• Order department supplies and ensure adequate inventory.    
• Respond to reasonable expectations of Agency and/or supervisor

The Transportation Coordinator requires a High School Diploma or Equivalency. Experience with schedule coordination and supervision of staff required.   Experience with either elders or the disabled (ADH) or children (ASDC) preferred.  Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred. Experience with vehicle maintenance preferred.  Must possess an ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively. Prior experience with EEC rules and regulations preferred.

The Transportation Coordinator will apply for a 7D Massachusetts Operators Driver’s License within 30 days of hire and maintain a valid MA Class D Operators License with good driving record.  Must be able to successfully pass a random drug and alcohol test in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing.  Must have current physical and be able to pass EEC background check.  In addition to the EEC background check, the successful candidate will pass a CORI/CPS;  must c omplete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification. 

This is a benefits eligible position.  Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, 403(b), flexible spending account and a generous time off package including paid sick, vacation time and twelve paid holidays.  

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts.  Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner.  This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

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