What are the responsibilities and job description for the J Ride Driver position at EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF HOUSTON TEXAS?
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Job Description
Job Summary
Provide safe, reliable non-emergency transportation for Jewish seniors and special needs adults and the greater community. Transport senior adults and individuals with a disability to and from medical, personal care and grocery store visits.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. ADMINISTRATION
1. Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
2. Assist passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle;
3. Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for participants
4. Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
5. Responsible for ensuring the vehicle(s) gas is always full and that vehicle maintenance is completed;
II. COMMUNICATION
1. Check in with transportation scheduler daily
2. Report to appropriate staff any concerns regarding participants
3. Report vehicle issues to supervisor
4. Facilitate casual conversations with clients
Qualifications
1. Minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience with working with seniors.
3. Excellent communication skills. Able to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel.
4. Must possess and maintain a safe driving record.
5. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
6. High energy, proactive, requiring little direction, takes responsibility.
7. Willingness to be flexible and available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for special events.
8. Willingness to perform job tasks not part of immediate job responsibilities but aides in member satisfaction and getting the job done.