Maintenance Person
Full Time
Queens, NY
$18 an hour
Posted 1 day ago
Job description
For over 117 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.Our Social Adult Day Programs serve those age 60 and over who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. The programs offered to clients and their caregivers include: Case management, Supportive counseling, Group activities, Caregiver support groups, Training workshops, Information and referral services in a caring environment.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Driver /Maintenance Worker will be required to transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes to various destinations. Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back. Maintain the cleanliness of Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program and assist with deliveries.
- Transport elderly clients on regularly scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers, supermarkets, shopping malls, medical appointments as determined by the Director or other assigned staff.
- Escort and assist the elderly and infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back, if necessary.
- Ensure the safety of the passengers through the use of seat belts, wheelchair brackets and other safety devices.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) and provision of printout of annual Driving Record from Motor Vehicle Bureau.
- Three (3) years driving experience with no more than one moving violation within a 24 month period, no driving while intoxicated convictions.
- Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.
- Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
- Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
- Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings with Agency Match
- Transit
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
- Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
www.ccbq.org
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