Position Summary:

The mission of Hope the Mission (HTM) is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Our mission is to meet our participants; needs through an individualized and non-judgmental approach that will ultimately lead to long term housing stability.

The Wellness Center Transportation Driver fulfills the mission of Hope the Mission by driving clients of the Victorville Wellness Center to four primary locations. The Transportation Driver may also provide individual transportation to clients to off-site appointments as requested by management.

These locations are as follows:

- High Desert Homeless Services, Amargosa

- Valley Star Crisis Center

- St. John of God

- Wal-Mart, Amargosa

Routes to these locations occur Monday – Friday, three times a day: 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. The same routes take place Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Work scheduling will be determined by program manager and Sr. Regional Director of Programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Safely and timely drive the clients to shelter and back.

2. Ensure that the van is clean always by washing both its inside and outside parts and performing routine cleaning of the inside of the vehicle by removing the trash, etc.

3. Carry out routine inspection on the car to ensure that it is always in good condition.

4. Identify electrical and mechanical problems that may hinder the smooth working of the car and carry out minor repairs and maintenance where necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Proven experience as a driver (1 year preferred)

2. Current valid Commercial Class B Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement with good driving

record (Required)

3. Driver’s License (Required)

4. Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols

5. Integrity and professionalism

5. Consider different routes, check climate and traffic reports to decide the best time to travel and the best route to take.

6. Safely keep receipts for gas, maintenance, and other records and reports concerning the vehicle or incidents

7. Follow safety policies and procedures.

8. Keep a transportation log to record pickups and drop-offs at every designated location.

9. Carry out other assignments that may be given by the Program Manager

10. Assist passengers with special needs entering and leaving vehicle. ADA compliance.

11. Additional duties designated by management staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

1. Must be able to qualify for HTM’s commercial insurance coverage

2. Driving is an essential function of this position

3. Tuberculosis and drug test

4. Livescan Fingerprint and background screening

5. Employment eligibility verification

6. Must pass drug test

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to: Walk and climb stairs; stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis; Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment; Reach with hands and arms; Be mobile by moving oneself from place to place quickly and easily; Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers; Be able to perform visual activities for (including, but not limited to) administrative and clerical tasks; Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas, information by means of the spoken and written word; Drive vehicle in and around Los Angeles County; Be able to enter various buildings that may require climbing stairs. Be periodically subjected to outside environmental conditions. Employee may work in proximity to service animals and emotional support animals; Use a desktop and/or laptop computer; copy, postage, and fax machines. Complete all required forms in personal writing.

Work Environment:

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the clients use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in an office setting. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure.

*EEO: HTM (Hope the Mission) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HTM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, placement, promotion, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.