SENIOR
CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR 1618
An employee in this class performs responsible administrative work in
planning and implementing a transportation program for the Senior Citizens
within a municipality. The incumbent
analyzes, reviews, plans and coordinates programs and services in order to
provide efficient transportation to the Senior Citizens who have a critical
need for these services. Work is
performed under the general supervision of the Senior Citizens Program Director
or other administrative supervisor.
Supervision may be exercised over numerous personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Plans and implements a
transportation program for the Senior Citizens within a municipality;
Analyzes, reviews, plans
and coordinates programs and services in order to provide efficient
transportation to the Senior Citizens;
Prepares a daily schedule
of mini-bus routes;
Acts as liaison between
Senior Citizens and providers of services;
Coordinates
transportation services for Senior Citizens to physicians, Senior Citizen
centers, to and from rehabilitation programs, food shopping, delivery of meals
to the homebound, etc;
Evaluates the
effectiveness of the program, and recommends changes and/or additions;
May prepare and
administer a budget for the transportation program.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of
transportation planning; thorough knowledge of
transportation program administration; thorough knowledge of the laws
and safety regulations covering the operation of minibuses; good knowledge of
programs and services available to the elderly; some knowledge of geriatric
psychology and the physical capacities of Senior Citizens; ability to plan and
establish programs which are effective and helpful to Senior Citizens; ability to keep accurate records and write
periodic reports; capacity for compassion in dealing with the unique and
constant needs of Senior Citizens and their families; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a New York State or
Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and two
(2) years of experience in transportation planning or transportation
administration, one year which must have been in the area of Senior Citizens'
services; or,
b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally
accredited college a university with an Associates Degree, and four (4) years
of experience in transportation planning or transportation administration, one
year which must have been in the area of Senior Citizens' services; or,
c) An equivalent combination of education and
experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
11/23/93
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/27/03