Transportation Coordinator

Region VII AAA/Sunrise PACE is accepting applications for a highly motivated Transportation Coordinator. Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. This position will be located at our Sunrise PACE location in Fort Gratiot, MI.

• The Company: Region VII Area Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization that helps seniors, adults with disabilities and their families have greater independence in their homes and communities and is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age. Sunrise PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; an alternative to nursing home living. The services provided by the Sunrise PACE program will enable our elderly participants to age in place in their home and community.

Purpose of the positionPrimarily responsible for providing transportation/escort services for (PACE Program) participants. Oversee the overall transportation coordination needs of participants, including scheduling rides and communication as part of the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in assessing, planning care for and providing service to frail elderly participants according to assigned responsibilities and (PACE Program) standards. The position will be coordinating the safe transportation of our participants, supervising drivers, preparing driver's schedules, and communicating with participants and vendors.

Requirements for this position * High School Diploma or equivalent A valid driver’s license, chaffers license (or obtain upon hire), and at least one year of driving experience * Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery locations * Time management and organizational skills to keep track of appointments and stay on schedule * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and with team * Experience working in scheduling and/or dispatch for an organization or agency * Self-starter who takes initiative, is detail-oriented, analytical, customer focused, action oriented and skilled in priority setting and problem solving. * Possesses a positive attitude and is a team player. * Ability to handle stressful situations and remain flexible when faced with changes. * Efficient user of Microsoft Office * Negotiating skills, effective verbal and written communication, and organizational planning skills essential

Why join our Team?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered (Premiums 100% Employer Paid)
• Health Savings Accounts (Company Contributing)
• Competitive 401K Retirement Plan with Generous Company Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued

OSHA CATEGORY: This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently move up to 50 pounds and perform physical demands expected while providing medical care for an elderly population. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to focus. Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an EEO employer-M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.07 - $27.02 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Gratiot, MI 48059: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27