Job Description
Transportation Coordinator - Veterans
Transportation Program
*Signing Bonus - $1,040 after
successful completion of 6 months of employment*
Peninsula
Agency on Aging (PAA) is currently seeking an individual to serve as a Transportation
Coordinator to perform entry level work coordinating transportation services
for Veterans, and related administrative work, as required, for the Veterans
Transportation Program. Prior experience not required and training will be
provided.
Introduction
Peninsula Agency on Aging has been
providing services that have enabled seniors to live independently since
1974. Our mission is to support the
independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents, primarily 60 years and
over, by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.
Core Competencies
Our staff value and model empathy and
compassion, reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with
kindness.
Key Responsibilities
As a Transportation Coordinator, you
will have the important task of responding to requests for transportation
services, inquires, and scheduling of appointments. You will maintain regular contact with
drivers to compile feedback and program evaluation information, assist with data
entry, collect records of daily Veteran transportation activities, and tabulate
data.
Essential Skills and Experience
We are looking for applicants who
have education and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma. Applicants should also possess excellent
written and verbal communication skills; experience in with Microsoft Office
products, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with
integrity. Knowledge of the safe
operation of passenger vehicles, the geographic area served, experience in
transportation operations and/or transportation scheduling; and Virginia
traffic laws is preferred.
Benefits
In addition to our highly accessible
central location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a
competitive hourly rate, health insurance, dental, vision, vacation and sick
leave, agency paid life insurance, 403b plans, and an inclusive work
environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding.
Full Time: M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Drug free workplace, Inclusive Workplace, Senior Friendly Workplace,
AA/EOE
Individuals age 60+ and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.
Please apply online at http://www.paainc.org and select “About Us” then “Employment
Opportunities.”
Type: Full-time
About
Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc
The mission of Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. is to support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents primarily 60 years and over by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.