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Program Aide and Driver
Utica, NY
Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Position Status:
- Part Time
- Hours Per Week:
- Up to 30
- Starting Pay Rate:
- $18.20 ($33,124 annually)
- Travel Required:
- Yes
RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.
RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Assist with meal preparation including set up and clean up ensuring each participant in the program is served the correct meal aligning with their specified diet plan.
- Provide monitoring and oversight to program participants.
- Assist participants with ambulation, personal care including assistance with toileting and showers as needed.
- Assist participants with activities.
- Keep participants engaged by conversing, actively participating, and leading groups.
- Assist participants with escorting on and off transport vehicles.
- Ensure participant’s care plans, detailed goal plans, and habilitation goal plans are being implemented on an ongoing basis.
- Performing daily pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections.
- Assisting participants in and out of the vehicle including the operation of wheelchair accessible lift.
- Operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and participant courtesy.
- Fueling the vehicle.
- Provide safety briefings to participants and staff.
- Ensuring periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
- Keep the assigned vehicles clean inside and outside.
- Serve as back up to the full-time Driver working in the Many Hearts program.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Driving experience in a work setting preferred. 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Independent Living Philosophy, HIPAA and operations and features of assigned vehicles.
- Must have flexibility adapting to new situations and the ability to work as a team.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to remain confidential.
- Ability to establish effective relationships, responsiveness to working with the elderly population, ability to prepare concise and accurate records.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Education and Experience
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Benefits
- 401K with up to 10% employer investment
- NYS Paid Sick Leave, Vacation
- Additional benefits available