What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Driver Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) | Decatur, AL position at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)?
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https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
R-0099 Reference# 1112945155700
Posting Date: February 24, 2025
Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
The Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind provides rehabilitation training to adults who are Blind using non-visual techniques. Staff Drivers are an integral part of the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind team who is responsible for coordinating and transporting staff and students to center related activities, and other necessary appointments. This role provides direct services to students and staff while demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, compassion, sound judgement and promoting independence.
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that consumers feel connected, recognized, and encouraged. You will be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, professional maturity and by promoting autonomy and empowerment.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- Valid Alabama Drivers License and be able to be insured by AIDB insurance carrier.
- Access to a safe and properly insured automobile and provide proof of comprehensive automobile insurance for use on the job.
- Physically able to stoop, bend, and lift twenty-five (25) pounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current valid Alabama CDL with Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsements, and DOT Physical
- Experience working with individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for students and staff.
- Coordinate transportation for staff and students when necessary.
- Provide assistance with paperwork as needed.
- Reinforce the philosophy of Structured Discovery.
- Complete disability sensitivity training within the first thirty-six (36) days of employment.
- Register for and provide AIDB access to FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; if possesses CDL
- Attend wheelchair lift and securement training within (6) months of employment.
- Work flexible hours, including early mornings, late afternoons, holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Utilize map reading skills and/or the use of the Internet to obtain travel directions and mileage.
- Assist in planning and participate in all center activities,
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available-Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
- Deferred compensation options available
- Paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays
SALARY: SALARY: $15.69 - $18.30 Scale C5 Rank 32
Work Schedule, 260 days
$23.65 Scale S1 Rank HS – CDL
When on a driving assignment that requires to drive a CDL, will be paid CDL pay.
260 Days
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Salary : $16 - $18
