What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver position at Directions in Independent Living, Inc.?
Essential Function
Provide safe and reliable transportation to individuals with a range of disabilities in a wheelchair accessible van in order to gain access to community, events, supports, and services. Ensures all documentation is kept in compliance and submitted in a timely manner.
Principal Activities
- Provides transportation for Medicaid recipients to gain access to community, events, supports and services.
- This position is responsible for working within WNY Integrated Care social care technology and transportation platforms.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
- Maintaining a clean and safe driving environment.
- Abide by all road and safety rules and regulations.
- Establish effective communication channels with consumers and their providers.
- Complete all required trainings.
- Able to work independently and be a team player.
- Be accountable for all work-related job duties
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed or requested by supervisor and/or Executive Directors.
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Desire and compassion to work with diverse populations
. * Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is a MUST
- Current auto insurance
- Experience in a Human Service environment.
- Communicates well verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities
- Understands and performs job results in a non-judgmental manne
r. * Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and other written materials
. * Accepts supervision and follows through with supervisor recommendations.
- Treats colleagues, staff, and program participants with respect.
- Must be able to comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Interpersonal communication skills
Behavioral Competencies
- Show compassion * Accountability * Creativity, innovation * Global perspective/diversity * Listening skills * Team player * Integrity * Show compassion * Loyalty * Drives for results * Communication, verbal, and written * Follow up
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
- Solo driver
Work Days:
- Weekdays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20