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Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people's lives!

Position Summary

The purpose of this Transportation Driver is to provide safe and reliable transportation for persons served between worksites or to and from their residence. As a bus driver you will operate a 15-passenger lift vehicle and follow all safety laws and practices while ensuring safe ridership for persons served.

Responsibilities

Communication - Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust.
Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditations standards. Ensure that all activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Rise's Code of Conduct, CARF standards, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment to include safe operation and preventative maintenance on all equipment used to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Perform and maintain a daily log of pre-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Provide any physical assistance the person's served may need, including but not limited to entering and exiting the vehicle, using safety belts, etc.
Utilize best practices (tie downs, etc.) for securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices in the bus while transporting passengers.
Maintain structure and order on the vehicle and operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Conduct oneself as a positive role model for persons served in terms of appearance, socialization, and teamwork.
Complete and submit contact notes, tracking sheets, and communicate relevant information about passengers as needed.
Complete all required annual trainings on time using Rise's online learning management system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.

Current, valid driver's license.

A driving record that demonstrates safe, legal driving habits.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with person's served, case workers and co-workers.

Compliance with Rule 11 and MVR background check required.

Previous experience practicing person-centered techniques with people with disabilities or other barriers to employment preferred.

Previous experience with tie downs and securing wheelchairs or other mobility devices while operating a vehicle preferred.

Previous experience operating a 15-passenger life vehicle preferred.

Benefits

Starting Wage : $18.36 / hr depending on qualifications

Hiring Bonus : $1,000 ($500 after 6 month work anniversary and $500 after 12 month work anniversary)

Daytime work hours (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays)

A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and / or Health Care

Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90 / month

Dental insurance less than $17 / month

401(k) with a 100% vested employer match

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days per year, plus paid and floating holidays

Additional Benefits available including disability insurance and more! PTO starting at 16 days per year; 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role

Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ , recognition and more).

Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.! Visit our career page to apply to this and other positions or email us at hiring@rise.org with questions.

Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.

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