What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Phoenix Community Development Services?
SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION:
Phoenix Community Development Services mission of “Turning Lives Around” reflects our long history of serving populations of individuals who have limited resources and support systems, including those have been homeless or who are currently facing homelessness who have mental health challenges and face financial burdens such as extremely low to zero income. Phoenix CDS is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens who face great challenges. Our primary goal is to end homelessness and provide the individuals, families and veterans we serve with a warm, safe place to live independently – and away from the dangers of the streets. We work with them to set and achieve goals, make healthy life choices, find employment, build skills, and become stable, self-sufficient members of society.
Visit our website for more company information: https://phoenixcds.org/.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Transportation Specialist is crucial in overseeing company-wide shuttle and agency fleet vehicle monitoring.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing, monitoring, coordinating and implementing the company wide shuttle between all Phoenix CDS and Scattered Sites properties
- Transporting consumers to and from predetermined locations including medical facilities, social service organizations, and retail stores
- Assisting consumers in loading and unloading items from vehicle where necessary
- Completing pre- and post- trip inspections and documentation each time shuttle vehicle is used
- Maintaining a clean vehicle ready to serve consumers at all times
- Fueling company vehicles and document information per company procedure
- Completing and submitting all required documentation including but not limited to: inspection logs, fuel reports, and incident reports
- Documenting all mileage and maintaining inspection logs, preventative maintenance (oil changes), car washes, etc.
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation related to consumer transportation
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Maintaining continuing education requirements specific to field and position.
- Must have the following:
- High School Diploma or GED
-Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a field related to mental health supportive services or serving individuals experiencing homelessness
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of various clinical criteria related to issues confronting our consumers (i.e. mental health, substance abuse, housing)
- Knowledge of local service provider network (i.e. substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment readiness services)
- Use Rules of Professional Ethics, Regulations and Confidentiality and apply to daily work situations.
- Basic knowledge of Windows office systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook
WORK CONDITIONS
- The Transportation Specialist has a designated office but is expected to spend majority of day in the community serving consumers.
- Expect to interact with staff and consumers to provide activities related to work
- May require prolonged sitting or standing.
Benefits Package Available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
