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Transportation Provider – Part-time and On-call positions available

Central Office
Posted: May 11, 2023

Senior Neighbors is looking for qualified drivers to fill open positions. If you are eager to join a team of professionals who are compassionate for the senior community, we are the place. All jobs are daytime shifts, no nights, or weekends. View Job Description >

Transportation Provider

Date Available: Immediately

Job Type: Part-time 24 hours per week and On-call positions available

Salary: $15.00/hour

Supervisor: Transportation Coordinator

TRANSPORTATION 

Senior Neighbors is looking for qualified drivers to fill open positions. Do you enjoy helping others and are you looking for a hassle-free driving job? Maybe you are retired and looking for a little additional income. If you are eager to join a team of professionals who are compassionate for the senior community, we are the place. All jobs are daytime shifts, no nights, or weekends.

Part-time position 24 hours a week, providing transportation for seniors in Kent County for essential services. This position is available immediately in Grand Rapids

On-call positions providing transportation for seniors in Kent County for essential services when a driver is absent. We have opportunities for on call positions in Grandville, Grand Rapids, Sparta, and Lowell.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Chauffer’s License
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience working with older adults preferred.
  • Ability to understand and take directions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with related organizations, participants, general public and other members of the Senior Neighbors team.
  • Responsible for transporting passengers in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Needs some computer knowledge for schedule and navigation system.
  • Must have satisfactory driving record.
  • Must be able to pass MDOT drug and alcohol testing.

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume by email to Transportation Coordinator, Kim Doyle at kdoyle@seniorneighbors.org or by mail to Senior Neighbors, Attn: Kim Doyle, 678 Front Ave NW Suite 205, Grand Rapids MI 49504.

Senior Neighbors is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and a racism free culture in the workplace and our community. “An Equal Opportunity Employer”

 

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Case Manager Full-time

Central Office
Posted: May 11, 2023

Senior Neighbors is hiring a full-time General Case Manager position to navigate resources for older adults in Kent County. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about housing, transportation, utilities, budgeting, Medicare and Medicaid, health, and wellness which affects senior’s independence and self-reliance. View Job Description >

General Case Manager

Date Available: Immediately

Job Type: Full Time, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Salary: $42,000/Annual

Supervisor: Case Manager Supervisor

 

Senior Neighbors is hiring a full-time General Case Manager position to navigate resources for older adults in Kent County. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about housing, transportation, utilities, budgeting, Medicare and Medicaid, health, and wellness which affects senior’s independence and self-reliance.

This position will be part of Senior Neighbors’ dynamic Case Management Team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
  • Experience working with older adults preferred.
  • Knowledge of local resources including household budgeting, housing, food, transportation, utilities, and home maintenance. This knowledge and additional training will help clients solve problems and develop long- term strategies for success.
  • Assess client needs, develop effective service plans, and provide follow-up to ensure clients are achieving their goals.
  • Familiarity with empowerment and person-centered approaches; stage of change theory.
  • Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds without judgement or bias.
  • Basic understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with related organizations, participants, the public, and other members of the Senior Neighbors team.
  • Maintain strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work with a wide variety of human dynamics and behavior.
  • Practice strong oral communication skills and advocate for client needs with other organizations and systems.
  • Strong writing skills to effectively document services in required databases and in an electronic case record.
  • Ability to perform responsibilities without close supervision.
  • Must be able to navigate the Internet and Websites with competence.
  • Must have the ability to work remotely via phone, ZOOM, Microsoft TEAMS, and other remote software.
  • Must have a satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meet state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards, to use on agency business.
  • Wi-Fi is required if working from home.

This is a hybrid position, with the expectation to work from the office, in the community, and from home.   Home visits with clients are required.

This position offers benefits including health & dental insurance, life, and long-term disability, paid vacation, sick and personal time as well as paid holidays.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and your resume by email to Director of Client Services, Aruna Kamara at akamara@seniorneighbors.org.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”

“Senior Neighbors is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and a racism-free culture in the workplace and our community.”

 

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