Under the general supervision of the PACE Transportation Coordinator, the PACE Assistant Transportation Coordinator supports various aspects of the day center transportation services by assisting with planning and organizing the participant flow.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, working from 8:00am – 5:00pm

Starting at $27.80 an hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support for the coordination and scheduling activities related to transportation for Central Valley PACE participants.
• In the absence of the Transportation Coordinator, oversees the daily activities of the Driver/Aides, and the transportation program.
• Assists with the coordination of all outside service providers of transportation.
• Reviews and verifies all bills for services provided by outside contractors, as required. Assists with assuring all necessary program records are maintained according to policy.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Assists passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner. Will work with medical equipment, and support emergencies that may arise.
• Assists with ensuring vehicle inspection logs are maintained and required maintenance completed.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Trains drivers on established processes and test for competencies.
• Serves as a backup driver as necessary.
• Assists with communicating scheduling to essential transportation team members to ensure all routes are appropriately scheduled.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Work Environment

• Exposure to biohazards, including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
• Subject to unpleasant odors.
• Exposed to outdoor elements of heat, cold and rain when transporting patients.
• The noise level is usually quiet to moderate, but may at times be noisy and crowded.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CA Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Current BLS CPR Card, certified by the American Heart Association required.
• Upon hire, Defensive Driving Course will be required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Only act within the scope of authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Working knowledge of a personal computer; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to pass internal competencies within six (6) months of hire.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of demonstrated progressive responsibility required.
• Minimum one (1) years supervisory experience, preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• Prior personal care assistance experience preferred.