Title: Senior Escort Driver

Department: Social Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Senior Escort Program Supervisor

Summary: Provides transportation to senior escort clients

Essential Functions:

1. Transports clients to and from destinations.

2. Teams with the Senior Escort Service Workers to assist clients in getting on and off the vehicle.

3. Arrives at destinations on schedule.

4. Researches and plans for traffic, construction and weather delays.

5. Uses navigation applications to determine the best route.

6. Interacts with clients professionally at all times.

7. Follows the driver operating standards and procedures.

8. Communicates and regularly reports changes in clients and issues of operation to the supervisor.

9. Maintains vehicle in good condition and keeps records of all services, vehicle usage/mileage.

10. Observes the conditions and needs of clients and provides appropriate assistance and referrals.

11. Operates vehicles in a safe manner and adheres to traffic laws.

12. Attends driving safety and/or in-service training as assigned.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High school graduate with at least two years of work experience required. Experience working with the elderly and/or adults with disabilities preferred.

2. Must have and maintain a valid CA driver’s license. Minimum of two years of driving experience with a satisfactory driving record.

3. Must have an interest in working with seniors and adults with disabilities and be willing and able to climb stairs to the homes of clients.

4. Good communication skills.

5. Ability to work in a team environment.

6. Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job; able to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

7. Must pass a drug test.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.