Mobile Safety Associate (Driver) New York City

Successful candidates must currently reside within reasonable daily commuting distance to the New York City area and be ready to work immediately.

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent caring and connected.

MISSION

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

VISION

In the true spirit of emergency management ACDC seeks to solve crises both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent caring and connected.

The position will be guided by ACDCs Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Mobile Safety Associate (Driver)
• Full Time/Part Time/PRN: PRN (as needed)
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary. Must be available to start immediately.
• Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt
• Compensation: $25-$28/hour (Expecting 4 ten-hour days per week)
• Benefits Summary: Not eligible for benefits except where required by law.
• Travel/Location: Onsite multiple mobile locations in the NYC area

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The SafetyAssociate/Driver supports the safe respectful and orderly operation of Mobile Cooling Services during extreme heat events. This positionis responsible forsafelydrivingand parking a mobile cooling vehicle transporting team members to service locationsassistingwith route coordination and dispatch activitiesmonitoringsafety conditions de-escalating conflicts escalating safety concerns whenappropriate and supporting supply management andlogistics.

The Safety Officer/Driver serves as a key member of the mobile response team helping ensure that older adults individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations have safe access to cooling resources and services. This position is not law enforcement and does not provide armed security services. The role focuses on transportation safetyclientand staff well-being operational support incident response and coordination with leadership and emergency services when necessary.

Tasks Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

The SafetyAssociate/Driver supports the safe respectful and orderly operation of Mobile Cooling Services during extreme heat events. This positionis responsible forsafelydrivingand parking a mobile cooling vehicle transporting team members to service locationsassistingwith route coordination and dispatch activitiesmonitoringsafety conditions de-escalating conflicts escalating safety concerns whenappropriate and supporting supply management andlogistics.

The Safety Associate/Driver serves as a key member of the mobile response team helping ensure that older adults individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations have safe access to cooling resources and services. This position is not law enforcement and does not provide armed security services. The role focuses on transportation safetyclientand staff well-being operational support incident response and coordination with leadership and emergency services when necessary.

General Tasks Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vehicle Operations & Transportation

• Safelyoperatea mini-van passenger vanSUVor other assigned vehicle transporting staff equipment and supplies throughout designated service areas.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document findings according to established procedures.

• Ensure vehicle cleanliness operational readiness and compliance with all applicable traffic laws and organizational policies.

• Safely navigate urban suburban and residential environments whilemaintainingawareness of road weather and traffic conditions.

• Identifysafe parking locations and ensure proper vehicle positioning during service delivery.

• Assistteam leadership with route planning navigation dispatch communications and schedule adjustments.

• Maintainaccuratemileage fuel vehicle inspection and transportation records.

Safety & Security Operations

• Conduct routine walkthroughs of the vehicle interior and immediate exterior area during assigned shifts.

• Identifyand promptly report safety concerns hazards or suspicious activity tooperationalleadership.

• Ensure aisles exits and emergency equipment remain clear and accessible at all times.

Conflict PreventionDe-Escalation&ClientInteractions

• Utilize trauma-informed communication and verbal de-escalation techniques to address conflicts or disruptive behavior.

• Intervene early to prevent escalation whilemaintainingpersonal safety and respecting participant dignity and autonomy.

• Reinforce Mobile Cooling Services guidelines related to safety capacity accessibility and appropriate conduct.

• Provide courteous professionalassistanceto older adults individuals with disabilities caregivers and community members.

• Request supervisory support or emergencyassistancewhen situations exceed the scope of the position or capacity of the mobile response team.

Emergency Response & Incident Management

• Respond calmly and appropriately to medical behavioral or safety emergencies within the mobile environment.

• Contact emergency services (EMS fire police) whenrequiredandin accordance withestablished protocols.

• Assistwith vehicle-specific emergency procedures including evacuation or relocation of thevehicle.

• Complete incident reports accurately and promptly following any safety or emergency event.

• Perform other related duties as assigned tomaintainthe safety and integrity of themobile warming shelteroperation.

Logistics& Operational Support

• Assistwith loading unloading transporting and securing supplies equipment water cooling resources and program materials.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to leadership.

• Support dailysetupand breakdown activities.

• Assistwith dispatch communications and coordination between field teams and supervisors.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the safe and effective operation of Mobile Cooling Services.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Safe driving skills.

• Knowledge of local streets traffic patterns and parking regulations.
• Understanding oftrauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.

• Strong verbal communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies and stressful situations.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Safety Associate may have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.

Expected Hours of Work:

• Work schedule week is Sunday may include overnight evenings weekends and holidays.

• 10-hourday shift. Overnight shifts are possible.5-dayshift operation.
• Mobileworkenvironment(minivanor12/15 passenger van) variouslocationsthroughoutNewYork City.

• Frequent sitting driving standing walking bending lifting and exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat.

• Must be able to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 100% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to maneuver to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC hospital debris sites or local government buildings.
• If the remote work site locations change ACDC Human Resources must be made aware and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Workplace Health & Safety:

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures completing required training identifying and reporting hazards exercising sound judgment and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves their colleagues clients and the communities we serve.

Experience/Education Required:

• Must reside within reasonable daily commuting distance to work sites in the NYC/NJ local area.
• Valid current passenger class drivers license with a clean driving record with at least one year experience operating vans buses or other passenger vehicles.
• Proof of insurance to meet minimum requirements for driving in NY.
• Basic proficiency with mobile phones GPS navigation systems and communication devices.
• 1 year experience with de-escalation conflict resolution or customer service.
• Willing and able to work flexible hoursincludingevenings weekends holidays and overnight shifts as needed.
• 1 year of experience in safety security transportation customer service or relatedfield.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• 1 year experience serving older adults individuals with disabilities or other vulnerable populations.
• 1 year experience in safety monitoring transportation services emergency management disaster response community outreach or social services.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
• 1 year experience driving and parking in urban environments.
• Training in:

• De-escalation or crisis intervention (e.g. CPI Mental Health First Aid)
• Trauma-informed care
• First Aid / CPR (or ability to obtain)
• Emergency Preparedness or Incident Management Training

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absencecompensationand Disaster Consultingwill not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Please redact or remove information that identifies applicants age date of birth or dates of attendance at (or graduation from) an educational institution from the resume or other application documents prior to submitting the application.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources team at

We use E-Verify for all candidates who are offered and accept a position with us. Please visit this link to theE-Verify Websiteand this link to view theE-Verify rights posterto understand your rights in this process.

Required Experience:

IC