VPAS, the local Area Agency on Aging, has empowered those 60 years and older with the resources and opportunities they need to lead engaged lives since 1974. Our focus is on helping individuals and caregivers successfully navigate the changes and challenges that come with aging. VPAS' Senior Leadership Team embraces employee feedback and input for improving the services we offer in the community in order to be relevant and timely.
Non-Discrimination Statement: Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Confidential assistance in completing an application for those with specific disabilities that prevent them from completing it may be obtained if needed.
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Team Support Specialists (Drivers)– Part Time - Waynesboro
VPAS is accepting applications for two part-time Team Support Specialists in the Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro (SAW) region to support our Senior Transportation program.
DAYS/HOURS: These positions will not exceed 24 hours a week. Workdays will include Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with additional days as allowable.
PAY RATE: $14.50 per hour
WORKSITE: Waynesboro
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides support for the VPAS Senior Transportation Program in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County by transporting seniors to medical appointments, and other community destinations. This position also provides substitute support for Meals on Wheels and Cafe programs as needed. The position is responsible for conducting itemized vehicle checks on VPAS vehicles prior to driving them.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must have excellent driving skills, customer service, communication, organization and time management skills; and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, compliance with confidentiality rules, and sensitivity in working with vulnerable populations are required. Must also be able to pass a physical including lifting 50 pounds.
TO APPLY: Current VPAS employees may submit a letter of interest describing how their current experience with VPAS and prior work experience and/or education qualifies her/him for the position, including job-related skills and accomplishments to pam@vpas.info. External candidates should submit a VPAS Employment Application to pam@vpas.info. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Team Support Specialist (Driver)– Part Time - Harrisonburg
VPAS is accepting applications for a part-time Team Support Specialist in the Harrisonburg – Rockingham (HR) region to support our Senior Transportation program.
DAYS/HOURS: This position is for up to 15 hours per week, 5 hours each day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
WORKSITE: Harrisonburg
PAY RATE: $14.50 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides support for the VPAS Senior Transportation Program in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County by transporting seniors to medical appointments, and other community destinations. This position also provides substitute support for Meals on Wheels and Cafe programs as needed. The position is responsible for conducting itemized vehicle checks on VPAS vehicles prior to driving them.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must have excellent driving skills, customer service, communication, organization and time management skills; and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, compliance with confidentiality rules, and sensitivity in working with vulnerable populations are required. Must also be able to pass a physical including lifting 50 pounds.
TO APPLY: Current VPAS employees may submit a letter of interest describing how their current experience with VPAS and prior work experience and/or education qualifies her/him for the position, including job-related skills and accomplishments to dawn@vpas.info External candidates should submit a VPAS Employment Application to dawn@vpas.info. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.