Transportation Supervisor
Sevita
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
**OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS**
The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.
**SUMMARY**
The Transportation Supervisor maintains the day-to-day operations of the transportation department to ensure safe transport of participants and is responsible for coordinating and scheduling transportation.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
+ Manages the operation of the transportation department.
+ Responsible for transportation services budget, tracks fuel expenditures
+ Responsible for adherence to DOT requirements including, licensing registrations and inspections.
+ Maintains statewide vehicle fleet to ensure safe operability
+ Selects vendors for servicing, repairs and general maintenance
+ Supervises a team of drivers,
+ Provides necessary staff development and training to drivers to ensure transportation needs and requirements are met.
+ Manages transportation of clients to and from the facility
+ Responsible for transportation / driver logistics to support transportation needs of residents to attend outings, doctor appointments, etc..
+ Plans daily and weekly routes, appointment schedules, and coordinates transport for field trips.
+ Assists with transportation of clients as needed
+ Client Care
+ Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports to supervisor for follow up, including following mandated reporter protocols, which under supervisor guidance may involve need for direct notification to appropriate state agencies.
+ Understands “Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities” and serves as an advocate for clients.
+ Ensures safety and well-being of all residents during the course of any transportation provided by the department.
+ Complies with policies and procedures, regulatory, and legal requirements of practice.
+ Documents in an accurate legible and concise manner as required.
+ Exhibits professional demeanor in dress and behavior; adheres to dress code.
+ Attends in-services and related educational programs each year.
+ Assists in other areas of the program including activity,
+ Demonstrates computer/technology literacy and proficiency, specifically independent ability to create and manage Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
+ Ensures direct reports maintain compliance with all assigned trainings within established timelines.
+ Will function as driver to support transport operations in response to any driver shortages and/or other emergent situations (e.g., company’s natural disaster response team).
+ Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write English including the ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions, independently complete and pass competency based trainings, document task/service completion, effectively communicate with colleagues, supervisors, administration and clients, as well as implement health care/behavioral protocols relevant to the position/job title.
* In select programs, job duties and responsibilities may vary if transportation function is outsourced to a third party
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation and training. Makes recommendations or decisions regarding employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations and similar actions. Resolves personnel problems within position responsibilities.
**Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job**
_The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:_
**_Education and Experience:_**
+ High School Diploma
+ Experience with adults and adolescents in disabled population in recreational or driving related field.
+ Must possess three years of experience; supervisory experience preferred. Proficient in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and independent ADLs.
**_Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:_**
+ CPR and First Aid certification,
+ Valid Driver’s License
+ Physical in the past 12 months, and Annual TB Test
+ CORI, Drug & Alcohol Screening, Driver safety training
**_Other Requirements:_**
**_•_** Travel as needed
**_Physical Requirements:_**
+ **Heavy work.** Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
**_Work Environment:_**
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Adult Day Health environment with exposure to clinical equipment/machinery, medications, cluttered rooms and hallways, noisy environment with frequent interruptions.
+ Exposure to infectious illness, body fluids and cleaning materials.
+ Office and technical equipment such as computers fax machines and copy machines.
**AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT**
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._
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