What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community & Employment Specialist/Transportation Driver position at Southwestern Community Services?
Job Summary:
The Community and Employment Specialist/Transportation Driver provides, promotes, and assists consumers with training and support to maximize their potential through gainful employment and meaningful activities. The Community and Employment Specialist/Transportation Driver is also responsible for transporting people of all abilities to and from their homes and to a variety of community destinations in a safe and timely manner.
Essential Functions:
Assists consumers with the development of and participation in meaningful community activities, both vocational and recreational.
Facilitates and promotes opportunities and environments for consumers' personal growth and relationship-building.
Ensures implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) as required and as directed.
Serves as a role model for consumers and community members in terms of positive attitude and interactions, work performance, and personal care.
Represents self, consumers, program, and agency in a positive manner with community members, employers, volunteer site supervisors, area agency representatives, guardians, other team members, and any other members of the community.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment at all times, including assistance with personal care, in compliance with agency safety policies.
Learns, understands, and observes client's rights, behavior management guidelines, and the SCS employee manual.
Respects the confidentiality of all consumers and staff.
Attends trainings for professional growth and development as required or as assigned by supervisor.
Provides folks with transportation, as needed, (to and from home, job sites, and community activities) with their own personal vehicle or agency vehicle as available. Will inform supervisor of any vehicle maintenance issues and will complete any required reports for any incidents or injuries that occur during the driving route.
Assures the safety of all passengers when riding in the vehicles, and seatbelts are required to be worn at all times. Abides by all applicable state motor vehicle laws. Only hands-free cell phone devices may be used while in transit. There is no smoking, eating, or drinking (except water) in vehicles.
Other duties, as assigned
Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common causes
Client Advocacy: Skills and abilities in developing and presenting the client's interests in important matters
Decision Making Efficiency: Ability to make good decisions quickly with limited information
Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to change direction as priorities shift and thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Problem Solving Skills: Ability to find the root causes of issues, analyze potential alternatives and choose the best available option for the particular situation they face.
Compassion: Ability to show empathy and understanding for other people from all walks of life
Desired Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years paid employment or two years volunteer experience
Working knowledge of the field of developmental disabilities services or the ability and desire to learn
Valid driver's license, good driving record, auto liability insurance, clean driver, criminal, OIG, and BAAS and DCYF children background checks
Basic computer skills
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Military leave
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17