Van Driver

GENERAL SUMMARY

Coordinates and provides transportation services to clients to and from The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) and County facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Coordinates and provides driving for clients in the deferred institutionalized programs and other diversion or court programs to and from CHCS facilities and various outside agencies.
• Coordinates and/or performs routine maintenance on CHCS issued vehicles assigned to units.
• Ensures sufficient fuel and completes mileage logs appropriately.
• Communicates with Program Director or designee immediately should any deviation from the transportation plan occur.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalency and,
• One (1) year of customer service experience, preferably with individuals with mental health disorders.

Licenses or Certifications

• None

Other Requirements

• Must have a safe driving record and knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Depending on assigned unit/program, applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following may result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

SUPERVISION

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Mental disabilities.
• Traffic laws.
• Applicable software applications.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Skilled in:

• Customer service.
• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

Ability to:

• Safely transport consumers.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.46 per mile

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17