What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0099 Staff Driver Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) | Decatur, AL position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R-0099 Reference# 1112945155700
Posting Date: February 24, 2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Staff Driver
Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) | Decatur, AL
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
ABOUT YOU
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 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
This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 11, 2025
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.69 - $18.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Solo driver
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18
