Transportation Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our Team and Make a Difference!

Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg is a great place to work! We are well-established, highly respected, growing, and diverse social services agency serving all members of the Central Pennsylvania area. Our mission is to help all community members meet life's challenges and our staff is as diverse and inclusive as our programs. We are a forward-thinking mental health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential and we believe in building a healthy, supportive workplace, where everyone looks forward to coming to work and knows that they are making a difference!

JOB TITLE: Transportation Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Transportation Coordinator at Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg (JFS) plays a vital role in supporting transportation needs of seniors in our community. This full-time position oversees the daily operations of the transportation program, including scheduling, training, safety, client intake, and community collaboration.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a commitment to social service values, and the ability to connect clients with additional resources both within JFS and the broader community. This position is ideal for someone passionate about human service, community engagement, and community support services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and schedule transportation routes and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws and safety standards.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and conduct daily safety inspections.
• Maintain accurate preventative maintenance and trip records.
• Optimize route schedules for efficiency and customer service.
• Train and supervise other transportation staff.
• Utilize computer systems for database management, reporting, and communication.
• Maintain a valid PA driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to a registered vehicle for work-related travel.
• Other responsibilities as requested, including support for community outreach events and special distributions.

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience in customer service, and coordination of support services, especially for seniors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage schedules, and daily routes.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including spreadsheets and databases, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, clean driving record, access to a registered vehicle for occasional work-related travel, and must pass all required background clearances.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Requires flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.

Company Culture as:

• Client-centered and trauma informed
• Team oriented- cooperative, and collaborative
• Fun, positive and upbeat
• Detail-oriented- quality and precision focused
• Outcome oriented- results focused with powerful performance culture.

JFS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. People with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If accommodation cannot be provided because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such people may not be eligible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisburg, PA 17110