Driver (FT)

Summary:

The LEADS Driver Position transports older adults and individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to and from their homes to programming at the J and various community settings. Provides physical support to assist participants with safely navigating on and off the bus/van and to and from their home. Other duties occasionally include supporting meal delivery programs for home-bound seniors.

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-9:30am & 2:30pm-4:30pm

Occasionally Per Required Need: Monday thru Friday 10am-2pm community outings trips as scheduled. Additional hours available on Sundays and evenings per required need.

Responsibilities:

• Assist all adults door-to-door between their home and the bus/van, as well as between the J and the bus/van. This includes assisting participants on and off the bus/van, operating the vehicle’s wheelchair lift, pushing a wheelchair, lifting, and securing adaptive equipment for transport once passenger is seated, etc.
• Provide transportation services to adults of LEADS programs to and from Community Outings, per required need.
• Make sure all adults are properly seated and belted at all times while in the vehicles.
• The bus/van is to be checked when dropping off at the Day Services in the morning by walking down
• Report any service needs of the bus/van to Buildings and Grounds contact.
• Attend required training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain CDL license.
• Provide feedback regarding efficiency of routes, suggestions for improvement and other issues that pertain to the programs and/or the participants.
• Take delivery van/truck to Kitchen J, load meals for homebound delivery (lifting up to 50lbs), and then deliver the meals following a pre-determined route.
• Assist Kitchen J, as required, with stocking of food (putting away deliveries, helping to track inventory and expiration dates).
• Responsible for a clean bus/van and delivery van, they are to be swept out daily.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) A, B, or C with passenger endorsement.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Good customer service skills and demonstrate a positive demeanor.
• Ability to have patience when assisting frail older adults.
• Ability to physically assist frail elderly adults, up to 250 pounds, in and out of the bus/van for transfer and with mobility. Includes assisting those with canes, walkers, and in manual and electric wheelchairs.
• Able to walk, bend, push, lift, sweep the bus/van, see, hear and have the physical capacity to drive the bus/van.
• Must have physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, transfer participants (up to 250 pounds), push and maneuver a wheelchair up to 250 pounds, and assist participants with mobility.
• Ability to interact personally with participants and their families.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required (training is provided)
• Position requires registration on the MO Family Care Safety Registry as well as that the registration must be maintained for continued employment.
• Negative TB/PPD test, negative drug screening, and passing of physical examination required.