Resident Support Driver

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe transportation & support to ESSHI participants from the Meadows at Middle Settlement road to any necessary appointments that Medicaid transport is not available or off site outings. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the operation of ESSHI transportation vehicle, which includes AWD SUV with a focus on safety.
2. Maintains defensive driving at all times responding to all safety signs, traffic and road conditions.
3. Assists tenants, team members, and other passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and assures safe destination and arrival. 
4. Interprets driving directions to plan the most efficient route service available.
5. Provides transportation as necessary for special functions outside the facility and transports residents back and forth to appointments as requested.
6. Fuels vehicles, as necessary or assigned
7. Will clean both the exterior and interior of vehicle as needed or assigned.
8. Pick up and /or drop off vehicles to and from our repair shops as assigned.
9. In accordance with facility policies responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies with proper notification to designated parties relative to the accident/incident.
10. Maintains accurate, up to date mileage records as required.
11. If a passenger is going to be late to their destination the Resident Support Driver will notify the Care Navigator/ ESSHI Program Manager to relay.
12. Notifies the ESSHI Program Manager of any vehicle problems for immediate attention to ensure vehicle safety at all times.
13. Must possess a valid/clean New York state driver’s abstract & license in good standing meeting insurers’ requirements.
14. Assist with meal delivery to ESSHI units.
15. Assist ESSHI tenants with any lifting tasks outside of tenant’s abilities. 
16. Will perform other duties as assigned by the ESSHI Program Manager.
17. Responsible for on foot rounding of phase II of the Meadows to be proactive with enforcing Beacon property management house rules & ESSHI obligations for ESSHI participants.
18. Follow rounding schedule as outlined by ESSHI Program Manager. 
19. Maintain both written and electronic record of interactions throughout shift.
20. Establish rapport with ESSHI Participants and Meadows Tenants to help facilitate a sense of community within the Meadows phase II property and promote safety awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate/GED
• Must possess a valid/clean New York state driver’s abstract & license in good standing meeting insurers’ requirements.
• Have good physical health, as indicated by documentation in the Human Resources Files and the ability to lift 50lbs. 
• A NYSDMV drivers abstract is required – clean.
• This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check.
• Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS:

• Job related tasks do not involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. 
• OSHA Exposure Category III

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Stands, bends, drives and walks most of the day. Must have good eye sight to ensure Safe navigation of fleet vehicles. Will assist individuals entering and exiting the Vehicles.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:  Co-workers, tenants, family members, individuals in the community.