Drop-In Transportation Driver

Job Title: Drop-In Transportation Driver

Location: Eagan, Minnesota (serving Dakota County)

Employment Type: Part-Time (Approximately 5 to 20 hours per week, depending on the agreed schedule)

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

Job Summary:

The Drop-In Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting drop-in members around Dakota County, to and from our drop-in center at the Minnesota Mental Health Clinics located at 3450 O’Leary Lane, Eagan, MN. The driver will operate a large passenger van and ensure that clients are picked up in the morning to attend drop-in programming and return home in the afternoon. This role is critical in supporting our daily programming and ensuring the timely and safe arrival and departure of members. Our drop-in center serves adults in Dakota County living with mental illness, and is a place of community, support, encouragement, validation, and safety for our members. The ideal candidates for this role will be welcoming of all individuals, kind, empathetic, friendly, and have a strong desire to work compassionately with the population we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Morning Transportation: Drive the designated van from the Eagan location to pick up drop-in members across Dakota County between 8:00 – 10:00 AM. Ensure all members arrive at the drop-in center by 10:00 AM to commence daily programming.

• Afternoon Transportation: Transport members from the drop-in center back to their homes between 4:00 – 6:00 PM.

• Occasionally bring designated vans to get gas at local gas stations/Sam’s Club.

Vehicle Operations and Safety:

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in safe, working condition.

• Be available for occasional van maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, miscellaneous van repairs, etc).

• Maintain a safe driving record and adhere to all traffic laws and safety protocols.

• Be prepared to drive in all weather conditions safely.

Client Support:

• Demonstrate a warm, friendly, and respectful approach when interacting with drop-in members.

• Ensure that all clients feel safe and comfortable during transportation.

• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Compliance:

• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety, confidentiality, and background checks.

• Communicate effectively with drop-in center staff regarding schedules, route changes, or any delays.

• Maintain accurate records of trips, including times and any incidents or irregularities.

• Be willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Background check is required.

• Prior experience working with adults living with mental illness is preferred.

• Friendly, conversational, warm, and welcoming.

• Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with diverse individuals.

• Must be comfortable operating a large passenger van.

• Ability to navigate Dakota County efficiently.

• Willingness to work during the specified morning and afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday.

Schedule:

• Morning shift: 8:00 – 10:00 AM (Monday through Friday)

• Afternoon shift: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Monday through Friday)

• Total weekly hours range from 5 to 20 hours, depending on the agreed schedule.

Environment:

• Driving a large passenger van throughout Dakota County.

• Working in various weather conditions while maintaining the highest safety standards.