Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Family Safety, Drivers are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.

• Drives vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, arriving at destination(s) via the most efficient route in light of road, weather and traffic conditions.
• Driver must ensure that all passengers are wearing seat belts and/or are properly secured in child/booster seats before departing.
• Driver must obey all traffic laws and posted signs (including parking meters and speed cameras). Failure to adhere to signs, meters, may result in disciplinary action up to termination.
• Driver is prohibited from using the agency vehicle(s) in any manner other than as described in his/her job description.
• Driver must maintain an active and valid license throughout his/her employment with the agency. If the driver's license becomes inactive (suspended or revoked) for any reason he/she must notify his/her immediate supervisor immediately. If driver fails to reinstate his/her license within 5 business days, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• Checks vehicle(s) on a daily basis to assure that they are in acceptable operating condition; monitors daily mileage and assesses oil, gas and washer fluid levels, and condition of tires, brakes, windows, lights, etc.
• Completes required paper work, including daily logs and provide receipts as required.
• Performs a variety of duties incidental to driving vehicles (e.g., picks up petty cash from the bank and/or makes small deposits, takes vehicles for repairs, makes small purchases at the direction of the Executive Secretary and/or Supervisor of Family Safety, picks up public donations for the program residents, etc.)
• When not actively engaged in duties described above, will be assigned to assist maintenance Personnel as determined by his/her immediate supervisor.
• Adherence to NYS
• Performs other related duties as may be requested.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications:

Degree Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalency and at least three (3) years’ experience as a driver.

Possession of a valid New York State driver's license free of any outstanding violations.

Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with the New York Metropolitan area
• Must possess sensitivity, tact, and resourcefulness.
• An eagerness to assist clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic and compassionate manner.
• Must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Excellent organizational, time management and writing skills.
• Participate all mandated agency trainings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer, and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Should an accident occur complete incident report and obtain copy of police report.

“AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors. AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.