What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver - FT position at Pioneer Human Services?
If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!
We are currently looking for a Van Driver with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.
WHO WE ARE
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50 locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Van Driver is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of resident community appointments, and the arranging and scheduling transportation to the bus station, DSHS, health services appointments, and when available, appointments requested by case management. This position supports the Residential Services Division of Pioneer Human Services by ensuring the provision of quality and cost effective chemical dependency services
PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transportation
- Responsible for arranging and scheduling transportation to the bus station, DSHS, appointments requested from health services, and appointments requested from case management when available.
- Ensures that each resident requiring transportation receives safe transportation, and understands the purpose for all departments.
- Coordinates transportation services for all departments.
- Transport clients to and from Social Security office.
Communication and Teamwork
- Maintains working relationship with community service providers.
- Develops additional community resources when necessary
- Serves as an information liaison to DSHS, health care providers, and courts.
- Maintains communication with departments related to each individual appointment.
- Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with co-workers.
Transport for other PHS facilities
- Helps out with transfers to regional PHS programs as scheduling allows.
Performs other duties as required
Pioneer Human Service Expectations:
- Represent the company Core Values, department, and self by maintaining a high degree of personal. professionalism; by conducting business with strict honesty and fairness; by avoiding all deception and trickery; and by dealing fairly with employees, customers, and competitors.
- Be aware of and ensure compliance with all Company requirements and procedures and follow requirements laid out in the Company’s Business Management System.
- Accept responsibility for mentorship and guidance of new and support employees; embrace and participate in the company’s Core Values and Mission programs.
- Maintain a high level of self-awareness of personal skills and abilities and notify supervision of any training or assistance needed.
- All other duties as assigned and required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The Van Driver must be sensitive, receptive, and mature enough to be neither upset by the residents, nor cause the residents further adjustment difficulties.
The Van Driver must be able to make positive use of professional supervision, function effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach, and participate in, and profit from in-service and on-the job training.
The Van Driver must maintain an attitude toward interactions with residents that is objective, free from personal bias; one that allows for perspective and flexibility in observing groups and individual behavior patterns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Washington State driver’s license and driving record acceptable to company's insurance carrier if using a company vehicle.
- Must be able to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire.
- Attend Pioneer Human Services Defensive Driving Course.
- Experience working in residential treatment, or working with individuals with multiple co-morbid conditions.
- Current First Aid and CPR training or complete within first 30 days of hire
PREFERRED/DESIRABLE
- Previous experience with driving passenger van.
- Previous experience working with transporting clients.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefit plan that includes:
- Medical, vision, prescription, dental and flexible spending account (FSA).
- Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of the tuition for a bachelor’s degree, and 50% for graduate programs.
- Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
- Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
- Public transportation discount.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
EEO
Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement
PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES IS A DRUG FREE COMPANY
Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana
