Transportation Coordinator

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families.

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Job Summary

• Under general supervision of the Transportation Manager, plans, organizes and implements the transportation services of the Day Health Center
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and coordinates all scheduling activities related to transportation for MJH / PACE participants
• Supervises daily the activities of the Drivers
• Provides Human Resources Management in conjunction with the Transportation Manager of Drivers
• Responsible for coordination of all outside service providers of transportation
• Monitors drivers and ensures the safe operation of company vehicles
• Assures all necessary program records are maintained according to policy
• Completes other job duties related to the care and well-being of MJH PACE participants as assigned
• Participates in department meetings and in-services as necessary
  
  

Education

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• Two years of supervisory experience preferred
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Florida Driver’s License preferred
  
  

Abilities Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Dade and Broward County streets
• Ability to deal with physical and emotionally frail, elderly and/or disabled persons
• Ability to get in and out of the buses constantly to assist passengers
• Must attend and pass safety driving program annually, and maintain good driving record
• Operates equipment to assist disabled persons
  
  

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Heavy lifting and pushing of wheelchairs
• Outside environmental conditions
  
  

Infectious Material Exposure

• Possible exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
  
  

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

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