What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver- St. Vincent Villa (PRN as needed) position at Catholic Charities of Baltimore?
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour (non-exempt)
St. Vincent Villa Residential Treatment Center is seeking a PRN-Driver Responsible for providing daily and/or special event transportation for the program residents. The Driver will ensure proper vehicle care and maintenance to meet the needs of the program and the safety of their passengers. The work schedule is on call as needed usually Friday and Saturday availability is required.
St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children, ages 5-13, whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services.
- Transports participants to and from the facility daily as requested.
- Obtains routing information from designated staff member and reports related problems immediately following the trip.
- Provides help required to safely board and disembark passengers and always maintains security for passengers, by using the wheelchair locks, safety belts and other measures defined in the program’s policies and procedures.
- Observes passengers for changes in functioning and reports observations to designated staff member immediately following the trip.
- Inspects the vehicle to ensure that no personal items are left behind.
- Conducts full inspection of vehicle to identify damage, safety concerns, and fuel levels prior to each use, report any concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Reports suspected mechanical problems following established procedures.
- Maintains required Vehicle Binder and Mileage Logs.
- Immediately reports traffic accidents to supervisor, requesting police or ambulance service as needed.
- Assure proper Workplace Safety guidelines including, but not limited to, Infectious Disease Control.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Employees working in the following program(s) have responsibilities that are in addition to the above duties
and responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Certification/Licensure:
- Certified in First Aid/CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) within 30 days from hire.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Excellent communication skills including active listening.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
- Comfortable in an environment in which patients/clients cannot perform basic life duties.
- Ability to relate and care for a variety of personalities.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of
residence. There can be no state-issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to
operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their
driving record.
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
Salary : $18
