The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Watertown, NY
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence offers in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state, and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life.
As part of this larger statewide organization, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is able to draw on a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Specifications
Canton, NY
On-site
5 days ago
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Transportation Clerk
Qualifications – High School Diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience with Excel, Word, Microsoft Office. Valid Driver’s License required.
Relevant Certifications –Obtain 19-A Record Keeper Certification within 6 Months of Employment.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.
Summary/Objective – Clerical support for Public Transit and Fixed Route Transportation.
Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain filing system for Transportation Department.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on vehicles, related equipment, such as: NYS DOT, NYS DMV, State Transportation Operations Assistance daily working in coordination with County Planning Office.
Work in coordination with partners such as Volunteer Transportation Center and the Mobility Manager on programs such as First Mile Last Mile to enhance ridership on SLC Public Transportation.
Maintain work order system and order/process purchases by entering details through online systems and obtaining appropriate approvals.
Process confidential matters with the leadership team based upon feedback from customer and driver complaints and concerns.
Assist with daily driver scheduling and routing vehicles, substituting as needed based on absences or buses needed to repairs acting quickly when last minute issues occur.
Act as front line, customer service representatives for riders for route direction and problem-solving questions/concerns.
Monitor monthly mileage reports for all agency vehicles.
Ability to utilize office technology and have a working knowledge of computer programs such as: Microsoft, Passio, Fleetio, GPS systems, and Excel.
Perform as a professional and positive team member interacting and providing support to customers, vendors, partners, staff members and programs.
Adheres to Agency Policy and procedure guidelines; adheres to the Agency Code of Conduct; and will assist in facilitating a safe working environment by working safely at all times, adhering to Agency safety guidelines and reporting potential health and safety issues to supervisors in a timely manner.
As needed, will be support transportation routes as a driver.
Competencies
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Work Independently
Communication
Supervisory Responsibility – None.
Travel – Travel is negligible
Work Environment – The job operates in an office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.