Role: Drives agency vehicle for the purpose of transporting clients and DSGP personnel to and from assigned activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with appropriate personnel to transport clients and staff to and from community based activities and day to day agency activities and arrive at destinations on schedule.
• Assist passengers on and off the bus when help is needed. Interact with passengers professionally at all times.
• Report to the appropriate Program Team member, Case Manager or Wellness Liasion any occurrences that affect the immediate well being of persons served.
• Visually inspect agency vehicle(s) before beginning the assigned route and sanitize vehicles after use.
• Report any mechanical issues with agency vehicles such as brakes, steering, or other issues.
• Ensure vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
• Keep mileage and repair records up to date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as deemed necessary for this position.

Expectations:

• Prompt, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Must follow all rules and laws pertaining to driving a non-commercial vehicle.
• Adhere to scheduled hours. Shift is week day evenings 4p - 8p and Sundays 8a - 1p, however may change based on events.
• Meet or exceed agency standards of necessary supports to ensure safety, happiness, and well being of persons served.
• Understand and support both the mission statement of Disability Supports as evidenced by an unfailing positive attitude in all actions on behalf of persons served.
• Timeliness in completion of assigned tasks and necessary training.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Must be at least 25 years of age. Prior direct care experience preferred but not required. Transportation experience of passengers preferred.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and persons served. Must demonstrate compassion for individuals with disabilities.

Other Skills: Must have a valid drivers license and an accident free driving record for the past three years. Valid CDL preferred but not required. Basic mathematical and grammar skills required.

Physical/Environmental: Must be able to lift, push and/or pull a minimum of 35 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, and provide physical intervention on a regular basis. Noise level may vary, depending upon duty assigned.

Due to the potential intimate nature of care and physical proximity involved with some of those receiving HCBS funded I/DD services through Disability Supports, and in order to promote a safe work environment for both the caregiver and those for whom we care, you may, from time-to-time, be required to wear PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment). If PPE is required, Disability Supports will provide it.