NMT Driver / DSP

About HELP Foundation:

HELP is our passion! For more than 50 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children.

What HELP offers our NMT Driver / DSPs:

• Starting pay of $16.50 with the opportunity to earn up to $17.00 per hour based on certifications
• Access to funds up to 3x between paychecks with OnDemand Pay
• A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service
• Referral bonus of $200 paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of service

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Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Site Leader performs limited duties related to the overall care of consumers in assigned residential facilities. Must be able to successfully complete all of the functions and competencies associated with this position as well as other duties as they may be assigned.

Schedule as follows

Monday Through Friday - 8am-11am = 30 hours Bi weekly.

Essential Job Functions

• The Non-Medical Transportation Driver provides door-to-door pick-up and drop-off for all individuals.
• Greet individuals in a friendly and professional manner; create a pleasant environment for the passengers during their ride.
• The Non-Medical Transportation Driver assists individuals into the van, ensuring that individuals wear their seat belts and proper PPE (mask covering mouth and nose)
• Providing necessary supports to individuals transitioning to and from the vehicle and when under their direct supervision during transit or otherwise.
• Transport individuals to and from previously scheduled locations in a safe and timely manner.
• The Non-Medical Transportation Driver adheres to assigned routes to and from specified destinations. When warranted adjust specified drop off/pick up times to maintain overall timely arrival.
• Log every assigned trip throughout the day, ensuring all required documentation has been written and is legible and/or entered in the agency electronic data tracking software before the end of each shift.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification to ensure Lifeworks operates in accordance with established rules and regulations for the Agency and all involved governing bodies.
• Immediately notify the direct supervisor of any deviations to the planned schedule for the day while transporting individuals and/or while waiting for the next assignment.
• The Non-Medical Transportation Driver will successfully complete and document the pre-trip vehicle inspection prior to operating the vehicle for the first trip of the day. If any issues or damages are noted inform the supervisor prior to operation.
• Maintain cleanliness of Agency vehicles, and ensure vehicles are gassed up and ready for the next trip. Report any mechanical concerns to management immediately.
• All other related tasks as assigned by management

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years of age
• High school diploma, GED or commitment to obtain GED within two years of employment
• A valid Ohio Driver License; including personal vehicle insurance
• Basic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skills
• Two (2) years of licensed driving experience with no more than 4 points
• Excellent communication and record keeping skills
• Ability to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional manner
• Successfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification; training available for CPR onsite

American’s with Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or partner with a co-worker to transfer in excess of. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.