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For over 125 years Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children youth adults seniors and those struggling with mental Adult Centers promote an active life for seniors. The centers aim to assist them to preserve their independence and health by offering various range of activities and services such as serving breakfast lunch health screenings social services educational workshops class exercises discussion groups games art classes lectures workshops organized outings and special OF THE JOBThe Driver will be required to transport older adult clients on regularly scheduled routes to various destinations. Escort and assist infirm clients from their homes to the vehicle and back. Perform clerical functions including data entry filing answering phones and distributing mail. Transport clients on regularly scheduled routes from their homes to destinations such as senior centers supermarkets shopping malls medical appointments as determined by the Director or other assigned staff. Escort and assist the fragile clients from their homes to the vehicle and back if necessary. Ensure the safety of the passengers through the use of seat belts wheelchair brackets and other safety : High School Diploma or GED preferred. Valid New York State Drivers License (Class D) and provision of printout of annual Driving Record from Motor Vehicle Bureau. Must obtain defensive driving certificate within 6 months of employment. One (1) year driving experience with no more than one moving violation within a 24-month period no driving while intoxicated convictions. Knowledge of roadways in the area where program operates. Ability to lift to : We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits including: Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually) Medical Dental Vision Retirement Savings with Agency Match Transit Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer Training Series and other additional voluntary more information on our organization please visit our website at: