What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paratransit Driver - Mobility Service Driver position at SarahCare at Watchung Square?
Job Overview
We are an Adult Day Care and Day Habilitation Center seeking a reliable and dedicated Driver to join our team. The Driver will transport individuals with developmental disabilities from their home to the Center in the morning and back home in the afternoon. This involves driving a bus with a wheelchair liftgate, a mobility vehicle and a minivan.
Duties
- Transport adult individuals with developmental disabilities to and from designated locations. A daily route will be assigned.
- Perform various tasks inside the Center to ensure the safety and comfort of all individuals.
- Communicate effectively with passengers, providing information and assistance as needed.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in safe working condition.
- Maintain accurate records of trips.
Skills
- Proficient driving vehicles with a wheelchair liftgate. Proficient operating the liftgate. Proficient in wheelchair placement. Proficient following assigned routes.
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Experience in adult day care or senior care or related fields is a plus.
- Spanish language skills are a plus
If you are passionate about providing safe transportation services and have the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!
Please submit your resume with your work history and a phone number. You can use the "apply now" button above.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
- Split shift
- Year round work
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22