What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver and Messenger position at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York?
A Career at Little Flower
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, and medical and mental health services.
A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children. If you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.
Summary Job Description :
Transports individuals to and from various locations and / or delivers documents, files, equipment, supplies, food, clothing; etc. and performs related work as required. Under immediate supervision, an employee in this class operates an automobile for the purpose of chauffeuring individuals and delivering documents, files, equipment and supplies. Instructions are usually received in the form of written or oral directives for specific pickups and deliveries to be made by the employee. Work occasionally requires dealing with emotionally disturbed persons and the employee is expected to handle all situations in a calm and effective manner. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports.
Principle Responsibilities :
- Drives a motor vehicle for the purpose of chauffeuring children under the agency's care to offices, courts, medical facilities, foster homes, and other facilities as needed.
- Transports other individuals as requested and approved.
- Picks up documents, files, office supplies, food, clothing, or other items and delivers same to agency offices, foster homes, courts, government agencies, or other locations.
- Assists in supervising children who are being transported and in the loading of items being transported into and out of vehicles.
- Responsible for the care and cleanliness of vehicle.
- Parking summonses received are the driver's responsibility.
Special Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements :
Travel Requirements :
Travel to all locations.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement :
With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John's Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.
