Team Driver/Assistant

Join Our ‘Ohana

Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻi's foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. We've served more than 148,000 family members in our 28 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

PROGRAM: Ka Pa'alana

REPORTS TO: Designated Site Supervisor

JOB OVERVIEW:

Drive program teams to designated sites using the program vehicles, provide maintenance for program vehicles, and assist with program needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary

o Drive team to and from work/service sites;

o Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner by observing all driving policies of PIDF;

• Secondary

o Cleaning: Wash, polish, vacuum, clean windows, etc.;

o Maintenance: Complete regularly scheduled vehicle checks (fluids, wear and tear, valid stickers and documentation for safety and registration, etc.);

o Repairs and Improvements: Schedule appointments for vehicle repairs and improvements (such as decals, auto alarms, safety cameras, etc.), shuttle vehicles to and from service appointments;

o Forms: Complete and submit all forms related to our vehicles (vehicle accidents, regular maintenance, signing vehicles in and out, etc.);

• Tertiary

o Help teams set up and break down site;

o Help teams pack up/bag and distribute lunches to participants as needed;

o Run errands for supervisors;

o Assist the team with cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, loading, and unloading vehicles as needed;

o Assist with preparing program materials and equipment as assigned;

o Assist leadership team with program responsibilities and reporting;

• Complete and submit assignments in a timely and acceptable manner;
• Establish, preserve, and cultivate positive, professional relationships with program participants, colleagues, and program partners with respect and care;
• Participate in team discussions regarding issues and brainstorm solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Preference:

a. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, professional customer service, and scheduling appointments for vehicle repairs;

b. Knowledge and understanding of Hawaiian culture and values.

Experience

• Two (2) years basic experience with driving vehicles on O‘ahu (preferably Leeward side);
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel) and Google Drive (Meetings, Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and email, internet researching, and virtual meeting and/or teaching platforms;
• Preference:

a. Experience driving professionally;

b. Experience driving larger passenger vehicles similar to KP’s program vehicles;

c. Experience with vehicle maintenance and scheduling appointments;

d. Experience working with homeless/at-risk families of KP’s target population.

Driving

• Valid driver’s license;
• A safe and responsible driving record.

WORK HOURS:

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and professional development may occur during nights or weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Designated program sites near or where participants reside, event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites and/or office.

EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education verification, State criminal check, State and national sex registry clearance.

Partners in Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free workplace.

All applicants are advised that post conditional offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted, and they must successfully pass the drug test. Failure to submit to testing within the specified deadline or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Partners in Development Foundation and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Kapolei, HI 96707 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17