Transportation Manager/Dayshift for PACE- Portsmouth and Norfolk, VA!

Company: Sentara
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

City/StatePortsmouth, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)Sentara PACE hiring for a Transportation Manager for Portsmouth and Norfolk, VA locations!This is a full time position with dayshift hours and great benefits!Job responsibility:

• Overall supervisory responsibility of transportation operations for PACE facilities.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations for fleet of specially equipped vans/vehicles for transporting adults to medical appointments, health and wellness events, and community activities.
• Plans, develops, communicates, and monitors transportation routes, schedules drivers and pick-up/delivery assignments, and ensures vehicle maintenance is scheduled and completed timely.
• Collaborates with staff members to formulate and implement transportation related procedures and customer service objectives.
• Provides leadership to transportation team members.
• Responsible for hiring, firing, training, annual competencies, and performance management.
• Monitors transportation costs, department goals and budget.
• Set expectations for staff and conducts staff meetings.
• Ensure that staff members comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team and responsible for department quality and program compliance.Job requirements:
  • 3 years of management and transportation experience
  • Associates Degree preferred
  • Driver's License - Virginia
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National preferredBenefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.With locations in Portsmouth and Norfolk, Sentara PACE recognizes that older people often have medical problems that last for long periods of time and require services from several different sources. Of great concern is the fact that, as many people age, they become increasingly isolated from the support, companionship and resources of the community at large. Sentara PACE is that important link, assuring participants receive the care they need, when they need it.This program is a comprehensive health care and supportive services program for frail seniors who wish to remain in their homes and community. It is an alternative for those who are eligible for a nursing facility but would prefer to remain at home.The program provides total care for participants, including comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services, in-home services and transportation. Sentara PACE is offered for residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Surry, Isle of Wight and the city of Franklin.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search:JR-17072.MonsterTalroo - Leadership#LI-PM1Job SummaryOverall supervisory responsibility of transportation operations for PACE facilities. Responsible for day-to-day operations for fleet of specially equipped vans/vehicles for transporting adults to medical appointments, health and wellness events, and community activities. Plans, develops, communicates, and monitors transportation routes, schedules drivers and pick-up/delivery assignments, and ensures vehicle maintenance is scheduled and completed timely. Collaborates with staff members to formulate and implement transportation related procedures and customer service objectives. Provides leadership to transportation team members. Responsible for hiring, firing, training, annual competencies, and performance management. Monitors transportation costs, department goals and budget. Set expectations for staff and conducts staff meetings. Ensure that staff members comply with safety rules and regulations. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary team and responsible for department quality and program compliance.
    
    3 years of management and transportation experience
    Associates Degree PreferredQualifications:ALD - Associate's Level Degree (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Driver's License - VirginiaSupervisory, TransportationSkillsSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
    In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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