Driver (1 open role

Driver

Reports To:

Operations Coordinator

Department:
Children and Family Services

Location:

Oakland, CA and Concord, CA

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Travel:
Local travel required

Employee Status:
Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Union: SEIU 1021

Supervises: N/A

Benefits:
Three weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employee status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits.

We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with an over 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events.

Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.

The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in seven centers and one home-based program throughout Oakland and Contra Costa County.

• Drive food and supplies to between Oakland and Concord using company truck;
• Delivery of interoffice mail between Oakland and Concord locations;
• Attendance at regular staff meetings;
• Basic maintenance;
• Purchase/and or transport supplies;
• Assist with stocking of kitchen inventory;
• Assist with lifting of boxes or supplies at various locations;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team;
• Valid California driver's license with clean DMV record;
• Previous experience with light maintenance preferred;
• Reliable and prompt to adhere to varied scheduled work time;
• Excellent communication skills.

• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp with hands and fingers materials, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk;
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment;
• Close vision required for computer use.

• Physical exam
• TB test
• Background/fingerprint clearance
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
• CPR
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

*** Please submit your cover letter and resume. ***

The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.