Transportation Scheduler

Job Title:TransportationScheduler
Job Status:Full-Time
Department:Transportation
Report To:Transportation Manager
Executive Report:Director of Operations

Job summary

Performs a variety of specialized support duties to support the needs of the Transportation Department. Includes the primary responsibility for scheduling managing and execution of all non-emergency medical runs & regional broker professional and effective communication and customer service skills with internal personnel and external flexible with answering after-hourscalls due to an aback-upto drive vans or other vehicles for client transportation as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving vans or other vehicles for client transportation and non-emergency medical runs as needed in a backup capacity.

• Primarily responsible for reviewing acceptingschedulingand arranging all NEMT trips. Provide driver and scheduling support for vehicle maintenance appointments when needed.

• Assure all necessary information isacquiredin advanceregardingdate time location appointment duration chairtypeand any other relevant information.

• Resolve any questions conflicts or issues with Brokerpassengeror responsible parties in a polite and professional manner.

• Adjust and communicate asneededi.e. when there are cancellations no-shows different drivers and service provider delays or weather. Provide communication support to drivers whenneededi.e. confirm successful completion of the trip and resolve any issuesregardingthe trip.

• Verify necessary trip completion information is provided to Broker. Assure billing issubmittedandaccuratefor NEMT trips.

• Enforce all regulations including Safety vehicle operation wheelchair proceduresappearanceand ID tags.

• Communicate effectively & professionally with drivers staff regional brokers riders providers and other agencies personnel and grant sources.

• Abide by and support the contract with the transportation broker and ensure contract specifications are met.

• Handle emergency calls and occasional after-hourscalls.

• Answer and respond appropriately to incoming phone calls/emails.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the transportation department is functioning successfully.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office practice procedures and familiarity with office equipment to complete tasksin a timely manner.

• Requires competence in computer-based software programs that support this level of work including but not limited to: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and Data Entry in our applicant tracking systems.

• Strong Interpersonal Skills & Customer Service Experience.

• The ability to independently perform all the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Must be able to perform tasks with speed and accuracy.

• Requires the ability to planorganizeand prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Capable of communicating with drivers staff providers customers regional brokers and the public using patience and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the department and the agency.

• Mustpossessthe ability to communicate in English fluently both verbal and written. Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the public in a professional and courteous manner.

• Possess the skills necessary to draft simple correspondence and routine reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rulesoperatingand maintenance instructions and policy & procedure manuals.

• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to transport move orassistclients with disabilities. As a driver you must be able to bend crouch squat and be able to push wheelchairs without restriction.

Education and experience

• 2 years experience in role within transportation or other similar industry.

• At least 1years experiencein a support role in data entry and customer service

• At least one year of driving experience to perform driving requirements safely.

• High School Diplomaor Equivalent

• Able to pass drug screening and complete background check.
  
  Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision

• 401K

• Basic Term Life

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• FMLA

• Paid Time Off

ABOUT PROUDWORKS

Proudworks has been serving individuals and businesses in Northern Kentucky since 1973 initially established as the Boone Adult Work Activity Center (BAWAC) led by our founding President & CEO Ken Schmidt. As a mission-driven nonprofit we are focused on transforming barriers into opportunitieshelping people live learn work and thrive in the community.

Through our Community Rehabilitation Services (Adult Day Training) we support individuals in building job & life skills confidence and meaningful community connections. Our Supported Employment program connects individuals to competitive jobs providing personalized coaching and ongoing support to help them succeed in the workplace.

Our Production department partners with local and regional businesses to deliver high-quality assembly packaging and fulfillment workcreating valuable real-world work experiences for people with addition our Transportation team provides safe reliable access to programs employment and medical appointments helping remove one of the biggest barriers to independence.

For more than 52 years Proudworks has continued to evolve to meet the needs of our communitydriven by a commitment to inclusion opportunity and impact and made possible through the dedication of our clients staff partners and supporters.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment
Proudworks and Current HR (organizations) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement and compensation.