Driver Family Shelter

Division: Health Housing and Homeless Solutions

Reports To: Program Director or Designee

Location: Family Shelter Site / Community-Based

Status/Hours: Full-time; schedule may include early mornings evenings and occasional weekends

Salary Range: $35000 - $35000

Program Description

Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) operates family shelters providing safe supportive and dignified transitional housing for families with children experiencing homelessness. Our shelter programs are guided by a trauma-informed strengths-based philosophy and offer a comprehensive continuum of servicesincluding case management housing placement recreation and supportive programmingto help families achieve stability and permanent housing as quickly as possible. All shelter staff are expected to uphold BCSs commitment to equity cultural humility and client-centered care.

Position Overview

The Driver provides safe reliable and professional transportation services for shelter residents staff and program-related activities. The Driver transports families to medical appointments housing viewings government offices and other essential destinations and may also be responsible for facility supply runs food pickups and other operational transportation needs.

Key Responsibilities

Client Transportation

• Transport shelter residents safely to and from medical appointments housing viewings DHS offices schools and other destinations as authorized.

• Ensure client safety and comfort during transport; assist residents with boarding and exiting the vehicle including those with mobility limitations or young children.

• Maintain a respectful professional and trauma-informed approach in all interactions with clients.

• Adhere to all traffic laws BCS transportation policies and vehicle safety protocols.

Operational and Program Transportation

• Conduct facility supply runs food bank pickups donation deliveries and other program-related transportation as directed.

• Support program events community outings and off-site activities requiring transportation.

• Coordinate transportation schedules with program staff and supervisors.

Vehicle Maintenance and Administration

• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance needs promptly.

• Keep assigned vehicles clean fueled and in safe operating condition.

• Maintain accurate trip logs mileage records and transportation documentation in accordance with BCS policies.

• Comply with all DOT regulations and BCS vehicle use policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Licensure: Valid NYS drivers license with a clean driving record required.

• Experience: Minimum of two years of professional driving experience; experience transporting clients in a social services or healthcare setting preferred.

• Skills: Safe and defensive driving skills. Punctuality reliability and professional demeanor. Ability to assist clients with diverse needs. Basic record-keeping skills.

• Other: Bilingual ability (Spanish or another language spoken in the community served) a plus. Must be able to pass a DMV background check and BCS vehicle use authorization process. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check in accordance with applicable law including NYC Fair Chance Act requirements.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.