Description

10-15 hours a week split shift: 7:15am-8:30am & 2:00pm-3:30pm

• Driving individuals to and from Day Program in Webster, MA to Connecticut
• Fosters positive and productive professional relationships with others within and outside of the agency.
• Checks the condition of the vehicle and notifies the Assistant Manager of any potential safety or operational problems.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle.
• Obeys the laws of the road at all times.
• Calls in any accidents and/or non-routine problems to the Assistant Manager when on the road.
• Completes necessary paperwork (i.e. incident reports, time sheets, etc.) and submits within the required timeframe.
• Performs physical restraints and/or redirection of individuals as necessary.
• Assists in helping individuals into and out of the vehicle.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday 7:00am-8:30am & 2:00pm-3:30pm
• About 15 hours per week
• Must be flexible to attend required trainings.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Acceptable CORI and driving record background checks.
• Must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds alone.
• Ability to transfer consumers and to utilize a full range of body motion.
• Ability to tolerate sustained periods of sitting.
• Ability to participate in physical restraints and/or redirections of consumers.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English.
• Ability to pass First Aid, CPR, UMVB, and Defensive Driving.

Life-Skills, Inc., is an accredited non-profit corporation providing a wide variety of services to individuals with intellectual/developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities throughout Central and Western Massachusetts. It is the mission of Life-Skills, Inc. to provide person-centered supports, services, and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to actively assist them in the pursuit and achievement of their goals and interests while encouraging independence, personal growth, and self-determination to enhance their overall quality of life.

Life Skills Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO.) Life-Skills Inc. is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where all employees feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other protected class. We’re committed to being nondiscriminatory and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement in all areas of our work. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Life-Skills' mission is to ensure that each resident receives the same opportunities as everyone else. They need to reside in a home where caring and dedicated people can assist them to live a fulfilling life. This is why our employees choose to do the job they do.

The right person makes all the difference. If that's you, please contact us.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Requirements

 Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Van driver: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person