What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Instructional Aide, OIB position at Wayfinder Family Services?
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Description
Join Us at Wayfinder Family Services: A Place Where Every Challenge Meets Opportunity
Your Opportunity to Lead Change
As a part of the Wayfinder team, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a purpose. You’ll be part of a team of passionate professionals who are committed to providing life-changing services to individuals facing obstacles. Whether you're working with children, youth, or adults, every day presents a new opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
Why Choose Wayfinder Family Services?
We offer more than just competitive salaries; we offer a community where your work will matter and where your growth is supported. Here’s how we empower our team:
💼 Work-Life Flexibility
- Hybrid schedules available for many roles
- Flexible hours to support your work-life balance
💰 Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Sign-on bonuses for eligible positions
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Generous 401(k) matching (up to 4%)
- Medical & Dental Insurance with employee-only family coverage plans
- Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, five winter holidays, and a generous PTO policy
- Education Reimbursement: Invest in your career development
- Employee Referral Program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Robust training programs in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and clinical supervision for licensure
🌱 Growth & Learning
- Access to professional development opportunities, including Shared Core Practice Model and Trauma-Informed Care training.
- Be a part of our commitment to best practices in social services.
Compensation:
- In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Role Summary
As a Driver, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking passionate individuals who embody the values of compassion, integrity, and teamwork. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed:
- A solid commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others
- Experience working in social services, education, mental health, or related fields (preferred but not required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you're a connector, a listener, and a problem solver
- A passion for lifelong learning and professional development
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with diverse teams
- A growth mindset that aligns with Wayfinder’s mission to empower and support marginalized communities
How you will Impact Change:
- Drives agency vehicles and transports students to various locations including but not limited to, the bus and train station, airport, doctor’s offices, and other locations as directed by the Director of Adult Services.
- Attends staff meetings, seminars, and conferences as directed by immediate supervisor.
- Transports instructors to visits with clients.
- Helps conduct visual assessments of home environments to assist visually impaired instructors in addressing safety hazards, cleanliness, etc.
- Assists in marking appliances with tactile aids, providing visual assistance during technology setup, and setting up adaptive equipment under the direction of the instructor.
- Delivers equipment and assists with setup as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Credentials
- At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One year of professional transportation experience operating and driving vehicles to transport individuals with special needs is preferred but not required.
- Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
At Wayfinder, we believe in our diverse team's strength and collective ability to create meaningful change. Wayfinder Family Services is ready for you if you're ready to contribute to an organization that values your skills, respects your individuality, and fosters your personal and professional growth!
Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
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