Driver - Roslyn Senior Center

Join Our Team as a Driverhere at EAC Network!

Are you passionate about supporting the senior population, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part-time Driver to join our Roslyn Senior Center.

• Salary: $21/hour
• Schedule: 25 to 29 hours - 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Location: 1579 Northern Blvd in Roslyn NY

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Driver is responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the Port Washington Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).

What are the key responsibilities:

• Transport participants to and from the Senior Center.
• Provide safe transportation by adhering to all safety rules of the road and exercising appropriate driving judgment including checking that all individuals on the vehicle are utilizing seat belts at all times.
• Maintain program vehicle(s), informing Center Manager of any problems. Keep a record of the vehicle
• repairs.
• Maintain transportation lists and contact center members to inquire about transportation reservations.
• Maintain proper levels of gasoline and oil in program vehicle(s), and keep the interior of the vehicle(s) clean.
• Maintain a daily mileage log.
• Assist with serving meals, kitchen clean-up, daily activities set up and clean up.
• Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in EAC Networks Personnel Manual and Agency Driver Policy.
• May occasionally be required to assist at another EAC Senior Program location during normal working hour.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• Valid NY State CDL - CLASS C OR ABOVE driver's license (with passenger endorsement)
• Must take a defensive driving course every 3 years and submit verification.
• Ability to read and interpret a map/GPS as necessary.
• Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
• Ability to complete all required paperwork necessary to perform work assignments.