St. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work. Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing Joyful Service? St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.
The Transportation Supervisor supervises & schedules drivers to provide transportation to various resident activities and events as well as scheduled medical appointments. Supervisor will also coordinate bank deposits and other courier needs for staff and management. The Supervisor trains all drivers on vehicles, works with all Life Enrichment staff to ensure proper communication to residents of trips, determines the availability of drivers & vehicles, coordinates the fueling, cleaning and maintenance of all vehicles as budgeted.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and a clean driving record.
- 2-3 years' experience driving commercial vehicles
- Knowledge or experience with general vehicle maintenance and repair
- Supervisory experience a plus
- Basic computer usage skills; ability to learn
- Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 60 pounds, and be physically able to aid wheelchair-bound residents when loading and unloading the lift bus.
Competencies
Ability to relate well to the senior community and their family membersMust possess willingness to work harmoniously with staff and managersAbility to work independently or with minimal supervisionExcellent customer service attitudeAbility to maintain strict confidentialityAbility to effectively supervise and hold accountable assigned personnelWork Hours
May require working long hours or hours outside of the normal work week.May be required to travel to other locations, including overnight travelMay be required to work weekends or holidaysMay be required to be on callMAY BE DESIGNATED ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, INCLUDING HURRICANES, EVACUATION, FIRE, FLOOD, ETC., AND BE REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY.Essential Functions
Responsible for the safe transport of residents to and from physician's appointments and community functions held off-site in accordance with the St. James Place Transportation Policy & Schedule.May provide on-campus transportation for events & meals when needed.Works with Life Enrichment Managers and Coordinators to ensure proper communication to residents of trips and determines availability of drivers.Schedules drivers to provide transportation to various resident activities (i.e. shopping, symphony, theatre, movies, etc.) as well as scheduled medical appointments and transportation around the campusCoordinates bank deposits and other courier needs for staff and management.Ensures that the expectations of the residents and visitors are consistently met through follow up and communication with drivers.Works with Director of Active Lifestyles or Director of Plant Services to keep vehicles properly maintained and in repair while staying within budget; reports any concerns to the Director of Active LifestylesKeeps a record of resident activities, noting any progress or decline; reports those to appropriate manager.Maintains knowledge of the SJP campus, including doors and buildings.Ensures the safety of passengers through safe driving habits and monitoring of other drivers; uses reasonable judgement in refusing driving services when a situation is considered hazardous.Maintains clear and valid commercial driver's license and adheres to all traffic rules.Leadership Functions
Provides effective supervision, motivation, and leadership to staff.Provides effective training to staff in areas of oversight and delegates duties where needed.Ensures accountability of staff and applies effective coaching, counseling and other disciplinary actions after consulting with the Director of Active Lifestyles.Contributes to the preparation of performance reviews for staff.Participates in the interview process for hiring new department staff.Ensures that required paperwork is submitted to HR for employee related matters.Ensures that department policies and procedures are carried out.Stays within budget when purchasing supplies or equipment.Plans, organizes and prioritizes responsibilities and tasks.Keeps accurate and appropriate records and prepares reports in a timely manner.Facilitates, attends, and participates in various departmental and management meetings as required.Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Discounted Fitness Center Membership
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan and company match
St. James Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and train for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.
