About the Role
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for providing safe, timely, and courteous rides for residents to and from various activities while maintaining paperwork, records, and vehicle condition. This role involves arranging transportation for medical appointments and outings, ensuring effective communication with residents, families, and caregivers, and reporting any changes in resident condition or behavior.
Responsibilities
- Transport residents and a care provider to scheduled destinations safely, courteously, and timely.
- Prioritize passenger safety and maintain accountability at all times.
- Assist residents with special needs during transportation, including carrying packages, opening doors, and assisting with wheelchairs.
- Operate a wheelchair lift and properly secure wheelchairs.
- Arrange residents' transportation schedules based on guidelines and resident requests.
- Maintain records of all transportation requests.
- Communicate with residents, family members, and care providers for scheduling.
- Review the daily transportation schedule and communicate with fellow Coordinators.
- Transport residents to/from planned outings.
- Provide miscellaneous pickup and delivery services.
- Perform pre-use vehicle checks for readiness (fuel, oil, tires) and record routine maintenance.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and notify supervisor of necessary repairs.
- Assist with scheduling and transporting vehicles to/from service appointments.
- Operate vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
- Submit to mandated drug testing and safe driving programs.
- Notify supervisor of resident concerns, problems, or incidents immediately.
- Assist the Front Desk with operational needs.
- Log and deliver packages to residents and departments.
- Attend department staff and in-service meetings.
- Follow safety, loss prevention, and infection control procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3 years as a licensed driver.
- Valid California Class C license with a good driving record and no suspensions or revocations in the prior 3 years.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Computer skills related to scheduler programming.
- Experience with senior population.
- Ability to transport residents in wheelchairs.
- Ability to interpret and follow map directions.
- Ability to operate various sizes of vehicles (4 passengers, vans, and buses) comfortably.
- Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
- Must maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents and guests at all times.
- Must be able to sit in a vehicle for up to 6 hours per day.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to load and unload cargo areas.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must have good driving skills in handling vehicles on wet and/or slippery roads.
- Must possess fine motor skills.
- Must possess good visual acuity.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills
- Safe driving
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Vehicle maintenance
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Wheelchair operation
- Computer proficiency
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- On-Call
- Day Shift
Experience Level
- 3 years as a licensed driver
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $26.85/hr
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station
About the Company
- The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California, located on a nine-acre campus in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood.
- Our continuum of care includes the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care, the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center (offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute geriatric psychiatric unit), and our Foundation.
- Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, SFCJL supports over 2,500 older adults annually through innovative programs rooted in Jewish values.
- We foster an inclusive culture with 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds working together.
- We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
- We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- We provide meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults.
- We are an inclusive community, welcoming to all.
- We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- We provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
- We have collaborative leadership focused on enhancing the employee experience.
Equal Opportunity
- San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
