What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking dependable and compassionate individuals to join our Transportation Division as Part-Time BH/DS Van Drivers. Positions may be benefit-eligible or non-benefit eligible, depending on hours worked.
In this role, you will safely transport individuals receiving behavioral health and developmental services to and from daily activities, employment, and community programs.
Duties:
- Safely transport clients in a passenger van to scheduled destinations
- Assist clients with boarding, unloading, and mobility needs, including wheelchair security
- Ensure all passengers are safely seated with seatbelts fastened, providing assistance as needed, including but not limited to on-boarding and off-boarding the vehicle
- Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical situations and complete incident reports as needed
- Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Accurately complete mileage logs and required reports daily
- Report on vehicle maintenance needs and ensure timely service
- Maintain cleanliness and routine upkeep and fueling of assigned vehicle
- Provide courteous, respectful service to clients, families, and staff
- Support training and mentoring of new drivers as needed
- Provide prompt and courteous services to all customers of Transportation Services (i.e. clients, Family Members, Contractual Agency, and Departmental program staff).