What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Driver Mobile Regional Center | Office of Field Services position at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)?
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R-0182 Reference#996960052570
Posting Date: May 16, 2025
The Mobile Regional Center provides a continuum of services to individuals from infancy through adulthood. Our Staff Drivers are an integral part of the Regional Center team by transporting individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind to medical appointments, job-related activities, or other necessary appointments. These roles provide direct services to consumers and staff while demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, compassion, and sound judgment. The Transportation Program is an essential service for our community, and the ideal candidate is passionate about service and helping others live a life without limits.
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized, and proud to be a part of the company. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, a positive attitude, and professional maturity.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- Must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License and have and maintain auto insurance.
- Must be able to be insured by the AIDB insurance carrier.
- Must possess a good driving record with no record of DUI. The record will be checked for the previous 5 years.
- Must have clean and reliable transportation.
- Must pass the AIDB drug screening process.
- Must have the ability to obtain and follow driving directions accurately and safely.
- Must have proven computer and software experience equivalent to Google G-Suite, including Calendar, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including early morning, nights, and weekends, with occasional overnight travel.
- Must have a past work record that demonstrates a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Must be flexible in dealing with work assignments and unexpected interruptions.
- Must demonstrate ability to take initiative, anticipate problems, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
- Must demonstrate pleasant telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift 25 lbs.
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to understand and follow verbal, signed, and/or written instructions.
- Must possess a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must have a strong attendance record.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current valid Alabama CDL with Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsements, and DOT Physical
- Experience working with individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must obtain a valid Alabama Bus Driver’s License within the first 24 months of employment.
- Must obtain wheelchair lift and securement certification within 6 months of employment.
- A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Must complete Orientation to Blindness Training within the first 30 days of employment.
- Transport Mobile Regional Center staff who are blind and visually impaired.
- Transport AIDB consumers and assist as needed.
- Complete and turn in all required documentation in accordance with AIDB policies and procedures.
- Perform clerical duties, such as reception, data entry, copying, sorting mail, and answering and routing phone calls.
- Provide assistance to consumers and staff as necessary.
- Utilize map reading skills and/or the use of the Internet to obtain travel directions and mileage.
- Assist in reception duties as needed, including assisting consumers in and out of the building, and opening the building for events, meetings, etc., occasionally on nights or weekends.
- Assist in planning, set up, clean up, and participate in regional center activities, i.e., White Cane, Deaf Awareness, educational workshops, social/community events, and/or statewide programs.
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
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Salary : $16 - $18