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Transportation Voucher Program Assistant

#8000-2008

Grant Funded Position
Length of position dependent upon available funds

Salary: $14.00/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Up to 29 hours per week)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of the CSS Transportation Coordinator, responsible for the operation of the New Freedom Transportation Voucher Program for 200 clients at Cobb Senior Services.
• Recruit new vendors and monitor compliance of transportation vendors used. Ensure that clients are provided an updated list.
• Assist clients with completing Para-transit application forms within required time. Contact and follow-up with physician's offices to effect completion of needed medical forms. Maintain on-going contact with Para-Transit to determine results of applications.
• Remove clients from waiting list; receive referrals from CCT Para-transit and/or the general public. Complete in-home or office assessments, determine eligibility, maintain & monitor program compliance. Make referrals to Case Management when needed.
• Advertise and market new program through community contacts, flyers, etc.
• Maintain documentation as directed and record all information and data in computerized client assessment and tracking system (ServTracker).
• Disburse Vouchers, track client spending and compliance, keep track of expiration dates. Disburse additional vouchers as needed.
• Receive spent vouchers from vendors, review and determine validity of expense, record on spreadsheet and in ServTracker, forward to DOT for payment. Submit monthly service reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Some knowledge of aging, case management, geriatrics and transportation
• Experience working with computers and entering data in spreadsheets
• Experience working with the elderly desirable
• 1-2 years experience in a related field

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