Transportation Supervisor (Bilingual Haitian Creole Required) - Sevita
Boston, MA
About the Job
MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining active and involved in the community and continuing to live in their own homes. Our programs are staffed with qualified, experienced licensed nurses and caregivers who are trained to provide individual assistance to each person we serve.
Transportation Supervisor - Adult Day Health
Location: Haitian Adult Day Health Center
Address: 6 Frontenac St Dorchester MA 02124
_* Bilingual Required (English / Haitian Creole or French speaking)_
_* Monday - Friday Schedule_
_* Day Shift / Full time 40 hours_
_* No Weekends, No Evening, No On-Call_
_* Dayforce Wallet - Work today, get paid tomorrow_
_* Full Benefit Package for FT employees_
_* Bonus Opportunities_
SUMMARY
The Transportation Supervisor maintains the day-to-day operations of the transportation department to ensure safe transport of participants and is responsible for coordinating and scheduling transportation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
+ Manages the operation of the transportation department.
+ Responsible for transportation services budget, tracks fuel expenditures
+ Responsible for adherence to DOT requirements including, licensing registrations and inspections.
+ Maintains the van fleet
+ Selects vendors for servicing, repairs and general maintenance
+ Supervises a team of drivers,
+ Provides necessary staff development and training to drivers to ensure transportation needs and requirements are met.
+ Manages transportation of clients to and from the facility
+ Responsible for employee schedules for coverage, and client schedules for pick up and drop off
+ Plans daily and weekly routes, appointment schedules, and coordinates transport for field trips.
+ Assists with transportation of clients as needed
+ Client Care
+ Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports to supervising nurse for follow up.
+ Understands “Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities” and serves as an advocate for clients.
+ Performs assigned duties related to participants’ care needs
+ Complies with policies and procedures, regulatory, and legal requirements of practice.
+ Documents in an accurate legible and concise manner as required.
+ Exhibits professional demeanor in dress and behavior; adheres to dress code.
+ Attends in-services and related educational programs each year.
+ Assists in other areas of the program including activity, food service, and other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation and training. Makes recommendations or decisions regarding employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations and similar actions. Resolves personnel problems within position responsibilities.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
_The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:_
_Education and Experience:_
+ High School Diploma
+ Experience with elderly/disabled population in recreational or driving related field.
+ Must possess three years of experience; supervisory experience preferred. Proficient in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and independent ADLs.
+ 2 or more years driving experience
_Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:_
+ CPR and First Aid certification,
+ Valid Driver’s License
+ Physical in the past 12 months, and Annual TB Test
+ CORI, Drug & Alcohol Screening, Driver safety training
_Physical Requirements:_
+ Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_Work Environment:_
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Adult Day Health environment with exposure to clinical equipment/machinery, medications, cluttered rooms and hallways, noisy environment with frequent interruptions.
+ Exposure to infectious illness, body fluids and cleaning materials.
+ Office and technical equipment such as computers fax machines and copy machines.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Transportation Supervisor - Adult Day Health
Location: Haitian Adult Day Health Center
Address: 6 Frontenac St Dorchester MA 02124
_* Bilingual Required (English / Haitian Creole or French speaking)_
_* Monday - Friday Schedule_
_* Day Shift / Full time 40 hours_
_* No Weekends, No Evening, No On-Call_
_* Dayforce Wallet - Work today, get paid tomorrow_
_* Full Benefit Package for FT employees_
_* Bonus Opportunities_
SUMMARY
The Transportation Supervisor maintains the day-to-day operations of the transportation department to ensure safe transport of participants and is responsible for coordinating and scheduling transportation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
+ Manages the operation of the transportation department.
+ Responsible for transportation services budget, tracks fuel expenditures
+ Responsible for adherence to DOT requirements including, licensing registrations and inspections.
+ Maintains the van fleet
+ Selects vendors for servicing, repairs and general maintenance
+ Supervises a team of drivers,
+ Provides necessary staff development and training to drivers to ensure transportation needs and requirements are met.
+ Manages transportation of clients to and from the facility
+ Responsible for employee schedules for coverage, and client schedules for pick up and drop off
+ Plans daily and weekly routes, appointment schedules, and coordinates transport for field trips.
+ Assists with transportation of clients as needed
+ Client Care
+ Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports to supervising nurse for follow up.
+ Understands “Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities” and serves as an advocate for clients.
+ Performs assigned duties related to participants’ care needs
+ Complies with policies and procedures, regulatory, and legal requirements of practice.
+ Documents in an accurate legible and concise manner as required.
+ Exhibits professional demeanor in dress and behavior; adheres to dress code.
+ Attends in-services and related educational programs each year.
+ Assists in other areas of the program including activity, food service, and other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation and training. Makes recommendations or decisions regarding employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations and similar actions. Resolves personnel problems within position responsibilities.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
_The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:_
_Education and Experience:_
+ High School Diploma
+ Experience with elderly/disabled population in recreational or driving related field.
+ Must possess three years of experience; supervisory experience preferred. Proficient in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and independent ADLs.
+ 2 or more years driving experience
_Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:_
+ CPR and First Aid certification,
+ Valid Driver’s License
+ Physical in the past 12 months, and Annual TB Test
+ CORI, Drug & Alcohol Screening, Driver safety training
_Physical Requirements:_
+ Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_Work Environment:_
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Adult Day Health environment with exposure to clinical equipment/machinery, medications, cluttered rooms and hallways, noisy environment with frequent interruptions.
+ Exposure to infectious illness, body fluids and cleaning materials.
+ Office and technical equipment such as computers fax machines and copy machines.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Source : Sevita