What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Director position at Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)?
Come join our awesome team as a Transportation Director at the Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE. We have awesome benefits and a positive work environment! $56,000-$76,000 Annually!
Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Job Highlights:
The Transportation Director under the supervision of the Executive Director and Regional VP of Operations is responsible for the transportation program, including transport of residents/participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all drivers and dispatchers. Oversees vehicle repairs and maintenance. Responsible for meeting departmental budget goals.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members.
In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.
Create happiness for those who need it. Join us today!
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Job Highlights:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan;
- Career scholarships;
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
The Transportation Director under the supervision of the Executive Director and Regional VP of Operations is responsible for the transportation program, including transport of residents/participants, meals, durable medical equipment, pharmacy, and any other transportation as deemed necessary. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all drivers and dispatchers. Oversees vehicle repairs and maintenance. Responsible for meeting departmental budget goals.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Two (2) years of administrative/supervisory experience, in a transportation setting
- Five (5) years of experience in the transportation industry.
- Have (1) year experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
- Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
- High school diploma required;
- Valid Driver’s License
- College degree preferred
- Supervises the transportation departmental staff. Responsible for departmental hiring, orientation, competency, and training procedures.
- Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
- Communicates Interdisciplinary Team decisions, participant changes, plan of care changes, and updated information to transportation staff on a daily basis.
- Ensures responsibility for running and maintaining transportation scheduling software program.
- Ensures effective daily communications, via radio calls or otherwise, between PACE Center, transportation drivers, dispatch and Transportation Coordinator.
- Monitors use of Driver/Dispatch overtime, ensure adequate staffing and improves efficiency.
- Collaborates with the Executive Director in the annual and capital budget development.
Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members.
In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.
Create happiness for those who need it. Join us today!
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Salary : $56,000 - $76,000
