Transportation Coordinator
CLASSIFICATIONS: Full-Time
Founded in 1981, Diaspora Community Services (DCS) is a Brooklyn-based multi-service and multi-cultural 501 (c) 3 nonprofit providing comprehensive supports to low income residents, immigrants, and the chronically ill. DCS serves some 10,000 annually through three programmatic sites in New York City. Staffed by seasoned professionals in the health and social service sectors and supported by a dedicated Board of Directors as diverse as the vibrant communities we serve, DCS provides robust programming that targets the most vulnerable of our communities.
DCS’s programs address the very root causes of the challenges our clients face, empowering low income families and individuals to overcome obstacles to their well-being and self-sufficiency.
Summary: Diaspora Community Services is seeking a reliable Transportation Coordinator to provide safe and timely transportation for clients to appointments, transit stations, and other designated locations. The driver will ensure client safety and comfort while following all traffic laws and agency policies. This role also requires clear communication with staff regarding transportation schedules and requests.
Transportation Duties:
- Drive clients safely to appointments, bus or train stations, and other approved locations.
- Help clients get in and out of the vehicle when needed.
- Keep staff informed about pickups, drop-offs, delays, or schedule changes.
- Handle client needs or unexpected situations calmly and safely.
Delivery & Logistic Duties:
- Receive and record delivery requests.
- Pick up and deliver packages, documents, or supplies as assigned.
- Make sure items are handled safely and delivered to the correct location.
- Keep simple records to confirm deliveries are completed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of driving experience driving a 15-seat passenger van.
- Knowledge of local streets, neighborhoods, and routes.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- High level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Compensation:
$40,000 - $45,000
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Diaspora Community Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including full health, dental and vision insurance benefits (following a 60-day waiting period), voluntary flexible spending plan, 403b retirement plan, and eligible to accrue 10 vacation days, 3 personal days, 8 sick days and up to 12 paid holidays.
Diaspora Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities, hiring practices or operations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Experience driving 15 passenger vehicle
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Relevant: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
