What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at The Arc Eastern Connecticut?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To believe in and honor The Arc Mission Statement, treat people with respect and listen carefully. Honor individual choices, privacy, refusals and rituals. Honor one’s status as a mandated reporter.Drives persons served on a daily basis to the work sites safely following established routes and schedules.Presents The Arc standard of a positive image in appearance and actions as stated in agency handbook.Complies with state and federal laws and standards governing the operation of a passenger vehicle, including acquisition of a Connecticut Public Service License, if required.Operates agency vehicles (up to 15 passenger van) and machinery if required; following all safety and legal regulations.Reports vehicle maintenance concerns to the reporting supervisor on a regular basis.Promptly reports potential safety hazards to the reporting supervisor and the appropriate person for correction.Reports any changes in participant status (health, safety, medical, behavioral) directly and immediately to GSE Director.Assists in maintenance of all Arc vehicles.Performs other duties as assigned.SCHEDULE:Monday-Friday 645am-9am / 145pm-415pmLOCATION:Danielson, CTQUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of driving experience, or any combination of lesser education and offsetting experience that is substantially equivalent to the above.Human Relationships/Skills:Requires the ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment and work as a viable team player.Be able to exercise tact, respect, initiative and good judgment in dealing with people.Flexibility to work with a variety of participants.Be flexible to meet program needs.Other Requirements:Willingness to obtain and maintain Public Service License and Rideshare approval.Must have a valid driver’s license, maintain appropriate personal vehicle insurance requirements.All trainings must remain current.Be able to perform moderate to heavy and repetitive activity levels; push, pull, bend, sit walk, climb, balance, kneel, reach, grasp as needed to perform tasks and assist individuals.Perform Physical Management Techniques when necessary.Be able to perform effectively within a variety of conditions as needed for work assignments; indoors, outdoors, open or confined spaces.Pass mandatory background checks and DDS Registry checks.Opportunities for advancement are offered.Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life. The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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