Prepare to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity with Community Connections Inc. as a* Wheelchair Van Driver*! If you believe that nights and weekends should be dedicated to your loved ones rather than work, then get ready to embrace a role that offers the perfect work-life balance.

Based in Fall River, MA, as a* Wheelchair Van Driver*, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and freedom of movement for individuals with disabilities while enjoying the freedom of having free time between split shifts, allowing you to spend quality moments with your family and friends. Your high energy and friendly nature will be put to good use as you meet new people and create positive connections while driving.
Your mission will be to provide reliable transportation services, granting them access to the community and promoting their independence. By joining Community Connections, you'll actively contribute to enriching the lives of people with disabilities.

What You'll Do as a Wheelchair Van Driver:

• Ensure the safe daily transportation of individuals on route
• Assist individuals entering and exiting the vehicle as needed
• Provide curb to curb service in a professional, safe and courteous manner
• Conduct and document vehicle safety check prior to each route
• Monitor the behavior and/or medical condition of individuals with disabilities during daily transport
• Report and record all incidents to the Transportation Manager

What You'll Need as a Wheelchair Van Driver:

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• 2 years as a licensed driver
• Ability to assist individuals in and out of vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen required

Who You Are as a Wheelchair Van Driver:

• An advocate for individuals with disabilities
• Someone who would enjoy having free time between their split shifts
• Someone who is high energy and enjoys meeting new people
• Someone who enjoys driving

What Community Connections Can Provide You:

• PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal days, Earned Vacation Time, Earned Sick Time
• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
• Shifts are Monday through Friday (No nights or weekends)
• CPR/First Aid Training
• A workplace with both heart and soul
• Personal and professional development
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve

To be considered for this position, please apply through our official website at https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers. Thank you!

Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.

For a current list of all of our career opportunities please visit https://communityconnectionsinc.org/careers

Job Type: Part Time, 20 hours per week, Split shift

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Older adults

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• If selected for this role, you will be subject to an alcohol and drug (including marijuana) test. Would you be willing to take that test?
• Are you ready to make meaningful friendships with people with disabilities who ride on your van?
• What is the best method to contact you, phone or email?
• What are your hourly rate expectations for this role? Depending on relevant experience, the rate begins at $19 an hour
• Why is inclusion important to individuals with disabilities?
• This position requires assisting individuals with disabilities in and out of the van, securing wheelchairs, assisting with seatbelts and regular lifting and moving. Are you able to comfortably perform those job duties?
• This is a part-time, split shift position, 20 hours per week, 7:30 - 9:30 and 2:30 - 4:30. Is your preference for part time or full time employment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
• professional driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fall River, MA 02720 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person