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Veteran Transport Specialist

Wage: $16.11 (non-exempt) Location: Montana

Veterans Preference
American Indian Preference

Closing Date: Open until filled

Apply your passion and skills in a role that allows you to give back to those who have served our country and to support and honor veterans. If you are driven to serve those who have protected our freedom, consider joining the team at Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) as a Veteran Transport Specialist serving Montana. GPVSC provides great benefits to employees, a flexible work/life balance and is dedicated to those who have served our country and their families.

Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe, reliable transportation and essential services to Veterans. These services include assistance with transportation to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments for Veterans from all military branches and age groups. GPVSC serves 45 rural counties in Montana, with offices in Box Elder, Browning, and Fort Belknap. These rural counties face challenges in accessing VA healthcare,

As the Veteran Transport Specialist, you will receive an adjustable weekly base pay of $200 for on-call services, plus an hourly wage on actual hours worked. This position is part-time, and flexibility is available. The Transportation Specialist reports to the Transportation Manager and is responsible for many duties, including but not limited to:

  • Transporting Veterans to medical appointments.

  • Providing assistance to passengers to ensure safe boarding and disembarking of the vehicle.

  • Reporting any concerns or mentioned needs, in a timely manner, to the Support Services Manager for follow-up and referral services.

  • Monitoring and scheduling vehicle maintenance and managing transportation logs and receipts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Must hold a valid Montana driver's license or US driver’s license with the ability to attain a Montana license within 60 days of hire and successfully complete a driver's history check.
  • Must successfully complete CPR and Narcan training within 6-months of hire.
  • Benefits include SEP retirement plan, paid time off and holidays.

  • Health insurance is not covered.
  • Successful applicants are subject to drug testing, and criminal history checks. Criminal history checks will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITES

  • Knowledge of customer service

  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and service record-keeping.

  • Ability to communicate in a tactful and courteous manner.

  • Ability to be flexible and work independently.

  • Ability to work collaboratively to ensure organizational success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Ability to drive a vehicle up to 10 hours per day.

  • Ability to change a flat tire.

  • Ability to carry client belongings to and from the vehicle (ex. Wheelchair, luggage, oxygen tanks, etc.). Lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to escort clients with limited mobility to and from, and in and out of the vehicle.

  • Ability to drive during inclement weather conditions.

  • Occasional overnight travel is required.

Great Plains Veterans Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.





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