Driver

Driver of Transportation and Translation Services

Transportation and Translation Services

Job Summary

Provides door-through-door transportation to and from scheduled appointments.

Principal Accountabilities

• Client Safety – Provide appropriate and comfortable physical support during door-through-door service for physically and developmental disabled clients.
• Vehicle Maintenance - Operate vehicles by following vehicle maintenance schedule, checking vehicle condition daily, keeping fire extinguisher and first aid kit accessible and reporting any technical problem immediately.
• Documentation – Maintain documentation standards by preparing and completing, in a timely manner, all required records and reports.
• Safe Driving - Follow all state and local laws and internal policies pertaining to driving and transportation including but not limited to follow distance, speed limits, safety belt usage etc.
• Training - Maintain professional knowledge by attending agency in-service programs and educational workshops.
• Security and Privacy –Adhere to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating yourself with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook.
• Employee Philanthropy –Participate annually in agency and partner related philanthropic activities and campaigns.
• Mission Dedication –Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of driving multi-passenger vehicles

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Certifications or Licenses Required: Valid Michigan Chauffer’s license, clean driving record, and personal automobile insurance coverage

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors)

Skills

• Communication – Speak clearly and respectfully with internal staff, client’s partner agencies, police officers, and 911 operators as needed.
• Technology - Must be able to operate department communication system and devices (GPS, Phones and occasionally, Computers).
• Decision Making - Deal with abstract as well as concrete and complex problematic situations; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Knowledge

• Vehicle Systems - Proper usage of all vehicle systems.
• Multi-Use - Maintain working knowledge to operate all vehicles within the JFS fleet.

Behaviors

• Time Management - Use time effectively by following assigned daily schedule in a punctual manner and by responding appropriately and quickly to phone and direct connect calls from the office.
• Adaptability - Display flexibility by accepting and adapting to unexpected changes in a courteous and professional manner
• Team Work - Contribute to team efforts by accepting direction from supervisor and appropriately seeking guidance
• Maintain a professional appearance

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer