Transportation Driver
General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. What is Non-Medical Transportation? - NMT is transportation to or from and/or between sites where adult day supports, supported employment, and/or vocational habilitation occurs. Transportation can occur to a drop off or transfer site. Can be done by an agency or individual provider. An Individual s ISP should indicate whether transportation is provided as IO/L1 transportation or NMT and it should indicate how to bill (per trip or per mile) and what type of vehicle is to be used (modified, non-modified, or through public transportation)

2. NMT Driver Requirements - Each driver must be 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma/GED, and have a valid driver s license. Each driver must have a driver s abstract done by the BMV no earlier than 14 days prior to employment as a driver and at least once every three years thereafter (new for IO/L1 transportation providers too). A driver having 6 or more points on their driver s record prohibits them from providing NMT (new for IO/L1 transportation providers too) Each driver must immediately notify the Agency/DODD in writing if the driver accumulates 6 or more points in their driver s record or if their license is suspended or revoked (new for IO/L1 transportation providers too).

Comply with local, State, and Federal laws. Each driver must be able to read, write and understand English and be able to effectively communicate with the Individual receiving services. Checks of the following registries/databases must be completed prior to employment: Abuser registry, Nurse Aide registry, list of excluded persons and entities, award management database, incarcerated and supervised offenders’ database, and the sex offender/child-victim offender registry. If listed, you must follow the exclusion schedule. BCII check (and FBI check if not living in OH for the last 5 years). Cannot be charged with, convicted of, or have plead guilty to any of the offenses in OAC 5123: 2-02 (E). BCII repeated at least once every 5 years. Report to Agency/ODODD within 14 days if charged with, convicted of, or pleads guilty to any of the offenses in OAC 5123:2-01 (E).

Initial 8 hours of training in: Overview of serving individuals with DD Rights of Individuals with DD Overview of basic principles and requirements for providing HCBS waiver services. Incidents Adversely Affecting Health and Safety Universal Precautions. Current and ongoing certification in First Aid and CPR (must have before providing IO/L1 transportation and NMT.) Training on an Individual s Behavior Support Plan prior to implementation if driver/attendant is responsible for implementing the plan. Annual Training in: Rights of Individuals with DD Incidents Adversely Affecting Health and Safety.

Qualifications:
Transportation Drivers play a critical role in the overall success of Client Services. As “natural role models”, Transportation Drivers must have the following personal qualifications:

Autonomy – ability to work without immediate supervision.
Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits).
Reliability
Flexibility
Insight and the ability to articulate it.
Good judgment, including the ability to evaluate, make decisions, and anticipate consequences.
Initiative and motivation to learn.
Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a van (Employees Only).
Crisis intervention training (i.e. PAC, SOLVE, etc)
CPR, First Aid certificates are a plus.

6. Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing - Controlled Substance testing must be completed by a lab certified for this testing. Controlled Substance testing must be completed on each NMT driver with results showing drug free prior to initially providing transportation. After an Accident Controlled Substance testing must occur within 32 hours and Alcohol testing must occur within 8 hours after providing NMT when an accident occurs involving: 1. loss of life or 2. a written moving violation citation arising from the accident if the accident involves bodily injury where the person immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident or one or more vehicles has disabling damage requiring the vehicle to be towed.

Insurance Requirements - All drivers are required to have valid liability insurance as specified by Ohio law.

Agency Policy and Procedure Requirements Principles of Individuals self-determination. Confidentiality of Individuals records. Safeguarding Individuals funds. Incident Reporting and Investigation. Individuals satisfaction with services delivered. Internal monitoring and evaluating procedures to improve services delivered. Supervision of staff. Staff training plan. Annual written notice for placement on Abuser registry. Behavior Support (if providing services to Individuals with Behavior Support Plans). Transportation Policy including Driver Requirements (new requirement of agency IO/L1 transportation providers too).

10. When Providing Services - You cannot provide services to your minor child (under 18) or your spouse. You cannot engage in sexual conduct or have sexual contact with an Individual you are providing care for. You must follow Medication Administration rules (ORC Chapters 4723, 5123, and 5126). Only provide services to Individuals whose needs you can meet. Implement services according to the ISP. Take all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of incidents adversely affecting health and safety. Comply with ODODD rules for Behavior Support.

13. Vehicle Inspections and Testing - On each day that the vehicle is to be used for NMT, the first driver will complete a documented pre-trip inspection and testing of the lights, windshield washer/wipers, emergency equipment, mirrors, horn, tires, and brakes. This is to occur prior to transporting an Individual. For a modified vehicle, the check should also include inspection and testing of the lift or access ramp and wheelchair restraints prior to transporting an Individual in a wheelchair.

14. Documentation Requirements - There must be a record of the following information for each commute:

a. Date of service.

b. Vehicle license plate # used to provide service

c. Name of Individual receiving service

d. Medicaid # of Individual receiving service

e. Name of provider

f. Provider identifier/contract numbers

g. Signature of the driver or driver initials and signature /initials list on file.

h. Type of NMT service (per trip or per mile)

i. Number of miles in each commute as indicated by recording the beginning and ending odometer readings.

j. Names of all passengers/riders, including paid staff and volunteers who were in the vehicle during any portion of the trip/commute

k. Beginning and ending times of the trip/commute

Helping Hands Behavioral LLC provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Veteran-led organization
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ friendly workplace

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Life insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Split shift

Application Question(s):

• What days are you available to work each week?

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday?

• Are you able to complete an initial drug and alcohol testing as required by the DODD?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Transportation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations