Supervisor, Transportation
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Department:
Job Summary
Under the overall supervision of the Manager Transportation the Supervisor Transportation is responsible for performing supervision and management tasks for a minimum of three direct reports. It includes providing guidance training and oversight for the assigned drivers monitoring safety and maintenance of vehicles and equipment as well as representing the Transportation Department in all necessary meetings and interdisciplinary discussions. Occasionally the Supervisor Transportation will provide transportation for frail and elderly participants from their home to the centers and appointments.
Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities
Functional Category: Supervision
Estimated Percent of time Spent 45%
Supervises direct reports and provides by example and leadership.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.
Interviews hires and trains employees; plans assigns and directs work; recognizing and rewarding employees; corrective disciplinary procedures and practices (under overall direction of Transportation manager and in partnership with Human Resources) addresses complaints and resolves problems.
Helps set the tone of the department to ensure morale teamwork and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
Responsible for personnel and route substitution(s).
Distributes all required information concerning the following days transportation schedules in a timely manner.
Supervises drivers in the field with unplanned and changing situations in addition to keeping drivers updated on events such as cancellations add-ons or changes in working conditions.
Functional Category: Administrative
Estimated Percent of time Spent 45%
Enforces safety rules and regulations.
Plans work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and quality/production goals.
Reviews medications and supplies orders manifests and schedules or receiving notices to determine work sequences and volumes and destinations.
Inspects or tests vehicles and equipment to ensure that they are safe free of defects and consistent with specifications.
Assists Dispatchers and Transportation Manager in their daily activities by providing information regarding overtime PTO schedules resource availability and any relevant information for operations.
Plans schedules and assigns the Drivers daily duties such as: medication and supply distribution and pre/post trip inspections. Provides relief coverage for Drivers as needed.
Trains new and current drivers on new equipment routes and other necessary information to insure smooth operations.
Performs ride-a-longs on Drivers to ensure proper handling of all safety procedures. Functions on call after hours as assigned
Provides relief coverage for Transportation Managers at all IGCP Centers as needed according to priorities defined by the Director of Transportation.
Functional Category: Driving
Estimated Percent of time Spent 10%
Provides relief coverage for Drivers as assigned or as needed and ensures that all InnovAge vehicles are driven in a safe and responsible manner.
Drives InnovAge vehicles in a safe and responsible manner which includes utilizing defensive driving skills following InnovAge policies procedures and assigned routes.
Loads and unloads participants in and out of InnovAge vehicles and assists participants into and out of their homes in adherence with InnovAge policies and procedures.
Assists participants into their homes and helps with simple tasks when necessary and appropriate such as: helping participants with outerwear and moving of items that are obstructing walking paths.
Transports participants to requested appointments that have been pre-arranged by the dispatcher.
Keeps Dispatch updated on all events of their assigned routes.
Maintains safety and cleanliness of assigned vehicle and coordinates scheduling of van maintenance with the Manager of Transportation.
Assists other Drivers with the loading and unloading of participants arriving and exiting the center.
Travel
Estimated Percent of time Spent 5%
Travel between local InnovAge worksites
Travel to client and potential client homes and/or other off site locations
Overnight travel out of state
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Licensure Certification Registration or Designation
Requires state issued Class C drivers license good driving record and to be at least 21 years of age.
Work Experience and Qualifications
Supervisory skills and a minimum of 2 years experience in supervising staff in the Transportation industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous DOT and Defensive Driving experience
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people and goods including the relative costs and benefits.
Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of PPTs satisfaction.
Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles.
PREFERRED
Education
Two-year degree preferred
A minimum of 2 years experience in working with the frail or elderly is required.
InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge youll work alongside talented respectful and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.
InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin disability protected veteran status pregnancy or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications experience and location and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance short and long-term disability life insurance and AD&D supplemental life insurance flexible spending accounts 401(k) savings paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Applicants are considered until the position is filled.
Compensation Disclaimer
The pay may vary depending on job related factors such as work location experience knowledge skills education certifications training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental vision 401(k) plan with company match short and long-term disability life insurance supplemental life insurance ADD flexible spending account paid time off and company paid holidays.
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Required Experience:
Manager