MANAGER TRANSPORTATION

POSITION SUMMARY: Manages the total regional transportation effort for consumers of all Communicare programs QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree and two years of verifiable experience managing or coordinating vehicle fleets and/or transportation services.

Must have at least one year of verifiable experience in supervision or management.

Mechanical training/experience required with emphasis on motor vehicles and fork trucks desired.

Must have a valid vehicle operators license with no record of substance abuse related violations in the past three (3) years.

Must provide own transportation, have a valid Kentucky operators license with no record of substance abuse related violations in the past three (3) years.

Must pass DOT physical and have a clean motor vehicle record check.

Proficiency in MS-Office software.

Experience may substitute for education.

SKILL SETS: Basic computer skills, Typing 20 wpm, presentation skills ability to design professional reports; gather and compile data; ability to problem solve; ability to organize and articulate; and ability to provide leadership and direction to others.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORMENTAL DEMANDS: Frequent talking and hearing needed when communicating with consumers, family, guardian and staff.

Manual dexterity required in assisting with ambulatory or helping into vehicle.

Frequent exposure to adverse, inclement weather conditions.

Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: 1.

Supervises Transportation Department employees.

2.

Manages daily operation of Communicares transportation fleet, routes, and drivers.

3.

Provides 24-hour 7 days per week on call transportation consultation.

4.

Acts as liaison between Communicare and contracted transportation providers (i.e.

TACK and associations).

5.

Provides Medicaid regulatory eligibility assistance to all agency transportation providers.

6.

Coordinates Medicaid issues with Central Kentucky Community Action Council.

7.

Develops transportation policies and agreements for regional providers.

8.

Writes reports for and correspondence to executive management.

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Ensures that all providers adhere to a consumer pickup schedule, which is consistent with program start and stop times.

10.

Manages the agencys and monitors contract providers vehicle safety programs.

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Maintains all vehicle service and transportation records.

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Responsible for recognizing and correcting mechanical deficiencies and coordinates repairs with minimal down time.

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Performs risk/hazard assessments associated with vehicle and industrial truck operation.

14.

Conducts vehicle and industrial truck training; to include operation and servicing.

15.

Ensures that all licenses, MVR records, First Aid and CPR certifications, and physical exams are current on all qualified Communicare drivers.

16.

Conducts weekly screening of Medicaid trip tickets for billing accuracy.

17.

Conducts accident investigations and generated accident/incident reports.

18.

Monitors a...