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Driver Coordinator

Job ID:3485

Salary:$27.6 - $29.05 Per Hour

Area of Interest:Transportation

Division:Children Services

Shift Type:Day

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more atwww.voala.org.

PAY RATE:$27.60 - $29.05 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 - 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence, and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services, including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute, and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Driver Coordinator advises the Food Service Program Manager on transportation requirements to support VOALA programs in both the Children-s and Adult Services divisions with food service delivery and pick up of supplies. Works in conjunction with the VOALA Fleet Coordinator to ensure the Head Start vehicles- maintenance and repairs are current. The Driver Coordinator has responsibility for the oversight of vehicle operations safety, driver training, and regular preventive maintenance of the vehicles owned and/or leased by VOALA and located at the various sites operated by VOALA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Supports Food Service Operations for Children-s and Adult Services by coordinating transportation requirements with all supervisors (Food Service Program Manager, Nutrition Supervisor(s), Fleet Coordinator, various Programs);

+ Schedules weekly driver assignments to support daily events and on an as-needed basis for emergency or other short-term needs. Stands in for drivers as needed to assure meals are delivered in a timely manner;

+ Meets with, reports, and advises the Program manager on efficient driver scheduling and vehicle usage to maximize service to the organization. Analyzes data to increase transportation operational efficiency;

+ Coordinates driver training and ensures drivers are properly trained on safe operations, proper regular vehicle inspection, and regular operator-level preventive maintenance. Meet with staff regularly, provide ongoing safety guidance, and assure safety equipment is worn properly;

+ Assist with warehouse organization and inventory as needed;

+ Submits purchase orders and reports in a timely manner, such as gas reports, vehicle audit reports, etc.;

+ Ensures compliance with CAL-OSHA and U.S. Department of Transport laws and regulations;

+ Monitors driver behavior and ensures a high level of safety and customer service. Utilize GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft;

+ Other duties as may be needed to fulfill program requirements

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

+ Proof at the time of hire

+ TB clearance within 6 months- prior

+ Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 - Dec 1)

+ Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization

+ Health screening at the time of employment

+ Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:

+ Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Frequently kneel and squat

+ Ability to move quickly

+ Current California driver's license and clean driving record

EDUCATION:

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent required

+ California Driver-s License (CDL)

+ Able to obtain a California Food Handlers Certificate within 3 months from start date

EXPERIENCE:

+ 2 years- transportation experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ First Aid/CPR certification.

+ Certifications in public health, Nutrition, Food safety, or related field.

+ California Food Handler certification

+ Catering Experience

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.