Driver - Per Diem

Department:   Transportation

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Join a mission‑driven organization where your work truly matters.

New Horizons, Inc. is a well‑established nonprofit located in Unionville, Connecticut, dedicated to helping adults with disabilities thrive in their own independent living communities. We provide a comprehensive continuum of services, including barrier‑free housing paired with thoughtful, individualized support, designed to promote independence, dignity, and opportunity.

Beyond housing, New Horizons, Inc. proudly operates Sunshine Wheels, a social enterprise transportation program serving individuals throughout the Farmington Valley and beyond—helping people stay connected to their communities, workplaces, and essential services. With strong fiscal management and proven program models, New Horizons is both a stable and forward‑thinking organization.

When you join New Horizons, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a compassionate team united by purpose. Here, your skills and dedication directly improve lives, strengthen our community, and create meaningful, lasting impact.

BENEFITS INTRODUCTION

Why You’ll Love Working at New Horizons, Inc.

At New Horizons, Inc., we believe taking care of our employees is essential to doing great work. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being—both at work and at home.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous 6% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support when you need it
• Access to optional benefits, including: 
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • MellaHealth Therapy
  • Credit Counseling
• Time off that helps you recharge:
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Personal Time
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
• Paid 30min break every shift 

At New Horizons, Inc., we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive—professionally and personally.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Provide transportation for adults with physical disabilities or the elderly. Cross training in dispatching/scheduling to support the needs of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Safely transport individuals in specially equipped vehicles
• Follow pre-determined transportation schedules.
• Perform daily pre and post vehicle safety check.
• Assist tenants in boarding and leaving vehicles.
• Ensure the safety of passengers by securing wheelchairs in vehicles at all times.
• Operate vehicles in a responsible and safe manner by using SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES. Safety belts are to be worn by both drivers and passengers at all times. 
• Use vehicle radios to report progress regularly and to report problems at once.
• Cross train in dispatching, utilizing computer software to analyze and assign resources appropriately and cost effectively 
• Generate daily/weekly medical and recreational rides including data input into the dispatching software and processing payments accordingly
• Collaborate ongoing with drivers, customers, external facilities/providers to provide excellent customer service
• Report all vehicle maintenance problems or accidents to Transportation Coordinator immediately and in writing.
• Routinely clean Village vehicles inside and out.
• Keep a daily transportation log.
• Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with NHV Safety Check for Van Drivers Policy and Procedure.
• Use NHV vehicles to run village errands and/or deliveries as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Works in the transportation office area as well as vans and buses. 
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. 
• Is involved with tenant and medical transportation riders.   

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. 

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a current CT Public Service License in good standing.
• Must have one of the following endorsements F, S, V or A.

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.