What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Driver / Community Services position at Village of Brooklyn Heights?
Job Posting: Part-Time Driver/Community Services
Location: Village of Brooklyn Heights
Position Type: Part-Time (Ideal Availability: 8 AM – 2 PM, Hours Will Vary)
Hourly Rate: $22.79 (without CDL)
Job Overview:
The Village of Brooklyn Heights is seeking a compassionate, reliable individual to join our Community Services team as a Part-Time Driver in our Community Services Department. This position involves transporting seniors and individuals with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social events. The role also includes assisting with daily operations, such as food pantry duties and supporting community programs.
Responsibilities:
- Driving Services:
- Transport seniors and individuals with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and day trips.
- Provide transportation for senior social events, lunch trips, and meals on wheels delivery.
- Assist with field trips for summer programs, transporting kids to and from summer school, and picking up donations from Target and Drug Mart.
- Drive to pick up and drop off re-donations.
- Assisting Seniors:
- Help seniors, some of whom may have walkers or balance issues, navigate in and out of vehicles.
- Take groceries into seniors' homes if necessary.
- Serve food and drinks to seniors at monthly Senior Socials and assist with event setup.
- Physical Demands:
- Maneuvering wheelchairs up and down ramps and during doctor appointments.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Deliver meals 5 days a week regardless of weather conditions.
- Other Duties:
- Clean vehicles.
- Assist with food pantry duties such as sorting, checking dates, and keeping the pantry stocked.
- Run office errands and perform other tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Clean driving record required.
- Experience driving senior citizens preferred.
- Must possess compassion and patience when assisting others.
- Ability to handle physical demands of the job, including lifting and assisting with mobility.
- Mandatory completion of driver training, first aid certification, and background check.
- CDL with Passenger Endorsement is a plus but not required.
Additional Information:
Hours: Ideal availability between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. but hours will vary based on the weekly schedule.
- Compensation: $22.79 per hour (without CDL).
Schedule: No guarantee of hours, but the role is generally very busy
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.79 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Independence, OH 44131 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23