Activities Coordinator/Backup Driver

POSITION SUMMARY: Plan and schedule activities of interest for the Timbers Apartments residents on a monthly basis. Develop, notify and distribute monthly activity calendars to the residents of the activities scheduled.

Provides transportation services; records appropriate documentation regarding usage of vehicles and services provided; attend required in-service trainings.

Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide staff support to assigned resident committees
• Work with other Timbers staff to maintain communication
• Assist with planning and preparation for Fall Fest.
• Assist residents as needed with maintenance of Memorial Board.
• Plan, hold and notify residents of regular activities on at least a monthly basis and for holidays.
• Will be on-call for the Timbers apartments as needed/in the absence of the HUD Service Coordinator.
• Assist with organization and distribution of commodities.
• Provide safe, reliable, courteous, efficient transportation service.
• Record all gas and other purchases.
• Record mileage on soft copy of gas receipt.
• Give all receipts to Transportation Director.
• Inspect vehicles daily to ensure cleanliness and need for maintenance and repairs.
• Completes daily driver checklist.
• Attend required in-service trainings.
• Must be CDL certified within 60 days of employment
• All Drivers will be required to assist in receiving/retrieving phone messages for transportation
• All Drivers will be required to record messages they receive in the transportation schedule.
• All Drivers will assist in booking rides on the appropriate broker websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE: One year or more experience in field of services to individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities individuals and elderly.

One year of commercial driving experience preferred; previous use of lifts and tie-downs preferred.

SKILLS: Good oral and written communication skills; computer skills. Good time management skills. Self directed. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement preferred; First aid and CPR certified; familiarity with city layout; good driving record for the past three years; ability to read map.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Normal physical exertion. Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching. May require lifting up 50 pounds or more. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate machines such as transportation vehicles, lifts to