Bus Driver (Full Time)

New Horizon Counseling Center (NHCC) is a leading non-profit behavioral health organization licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), and New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). Our excellent reputation reflects over 30 years of experience in meeting the needs of the communities we serve. We are seeking a full-time bus driver for our Senior Center in Hewlett, NY.

Senior Center in Hewlett, NY seeks an experienced and properly licensed full time Driver of a 22 passenger, handicapped accessible bus.

Qualifications:

· Valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement

· No record of suspensions

· Ability to communicate and understand the needs of senior participants

· Physically able to provide assistance to participants entering and exiting the vehicle when needed

· Must take a defensive driving course every 3 years and submit verification

· Ability to interpret a map, GPS and written directions as needed

· Experience transporting and working with seniors and/or individuals with special needs are an asset

· Bilingual Spanish speaking is an asset

Job Description:

· Transport participants to and from the Senior Center from their private residences

· Work with program leadership to develop a pick up and drop off route that will minimize travel and wait times.

· Provide safe transportation by adhering to all motor vehicle safety rules and exercising proper driving judgment

· Ensuring that all vehicle occupants are checked and assisted so that seat belts are utilized all of the time

· Assist participants on and off of the program vehicle when needed

· Maintain transportation lists and contact Senior Center participants when needed to ensure that transportation is provided when needed

· Daily equipment check of program vehicle at the start and end of each day

· Ensure that proper levels of fuel, oils, fluids and tire pressure are maintained on a daily basis and additions recorded in a log book

· Maintain a daily mileage log

· Maintain program vehicle, immediately informing the Program Director of any routine, necessary and emergency maintenance or safety needs to ensure safe and optimal operation

· Keep records of vehicle repairs

· Keep the interior and exterior of the program vehicle clean

· While at the program, the driver may be asked to assist with meals, set up, clean up and errands

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $30