What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Candeo?
Description
At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non-profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees. Apply now to learn more!
Job Types: PRN/Casual
Pay: $15.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday split shift, 7:00am-9:30am, 1:00pm-3:30pm
What You Do:
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of the client’s Life Plan, in accordance with client’s preferences
- Follow established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients and the organization
- Work effectively within a team while respecting the right to privacy of the client, and confidentiality requirements
- Use initiative to think creatively, learn, and grow
- Model good decision-making skills and access appropriate resources
- Attend organizational and client-specific trainings
- Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports
- Maintain documentation of services provided that are clear and legible
- Inspect and clean vehicle before and after each route
- Assist clients in and out of vehicles and drop off locations when necessary
- Use a company vehicle to do your drives, on occasion will use person vehicle
- Ability to be flexible and effectively pivot for unexpected changes during your shift
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable
- Ability to support clients and comply with Behavior Support Plans
- Valid Driver’s License
- Proof of 50/100/50K Automobile Insurance
- Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, that are in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo’s Motor Vehicle Guidelines.
- Valid telephone number
- Valid address
- Internet, Email access, smartphone access
- Microsoft Teams access (Teams will need to be downloaded onto your phone or computer)
- High level of both written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
- Ability to pass Communication Training
- Ability to work successfully unsupervised
- Ability to negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
- Ability to travel in counties served by CANDEO
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment motor vehicle record check, criminal background check, child abuse, and dependent adult abuse check
- Driver's record is pulled yearly
- Must know standard safety protocols for driving in inclement weather
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