Position Summary:

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting participates to and from the center in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in coordinating transportation pick-up and drop-off routes.
• Maintain current and clear driver’s license, classification appropriate for van size.
• Ensure the usage of seat belts for him/her and passengers.
• Maintain cleanliness of vans, maintain full fuel tank and coordinate routine maintenance schedule and non-routine services.
• Complete weekly safety check of all vans including fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
• Maintain current list of participants with emergency contacts (names, phone numbers and addresses).
• Maintain appropriate operation of cellular phones in vans.
• Report any incidents of neglect, abuse or other significant condition to the Center Director.
• Report any deviation from written instructions of family caregiver on procedures for pick up and drop off to the Center Director.
• Report any change in condition or functioning level to the Health Director or designee.
• Participate in scheduled trips away from the Center as necessary.
• Enforce No Eating, Drinking or Smoking restrictions on vans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Current Class C/non-commercial driver’s license in good standing (annually reviewed).
• Clean criminal record.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.
• Ability to deal with and manage physical and cognitive impairments of participants boarding and exiting the vans.
• DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) DRIVER CERTIFICATION PREFERRED.

Internal Relationships and Language:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Aware of potential hazards or problems within the environment and seek out supervision promptly. Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to Activity Director.
• Work as a team member with Center Management.
• Work collaboratively with all center staff.
• Aware of confidentiality of client information.

Computer Skills: N/A

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to maneuver various pathways for entry / exit into locations.
• Able to lift, carry and move a variety of items such as supplies, equipment, therapy equipment and supplies, approximately 50 lbs or less.
• Able to assist participants in and out of the vehicles.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.