Para-transit Drivers and Van Assistants

Posted by on April 14, 2006

[posted from Philly Family Advocates Network listserv 4/14/2006]

ARE YOU LAID OFF, CURRENTLY COLLECTING OR EXHAUSTED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EXCITING TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?

Pleasant full-time Para-transit Drivers and Van Assistants needed to transport customers to and from appointments throughout the city of Philadelphia. Upon successful completion of the four-week training, driver salary is $9.50 an hour / van assistant salary is $8.75 an hour both with medical benefits.

Requirements:
21 years of age or older
Able to work various shifts
Willing to join the union
Able to do heavy lifting (100 lbs. and over)
Employer will conduct a background check and drug screening
Valid PA driver?s license free of moving violations within the past two years (drivers)
Attend a two-week non-paid customer service training and two-week on the job paid training

Energetic full-time Customer Service and Bi-lingual Customer Representatives needed to answer incoming calls for various employers located in Philadelphia and surrounding areas (employers accessible by public transportation). Upon the successful completion of training, salaries range from $9.00 to $10.50 an hour with medical benefits.

Requirements:
HS Diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
Able to work various shifts
One-year customer service experience (preferred)
Able to touch type (without looking at keys) minimum 20 wpm
Bi-lingual applicants must read and speak English and Spanish
Employer will conduct a background check and drug screening
Able to attend a six-week non-paid customer service training consisting of data entry and soft skills

Interested Candidates Contact: Belinda Brinkley of ABO Haven at 215-640-0880 or Nichol Simmons of the PA CareerLink Philadelphia Suburban Station at 215-557-2698