Driver - Part-time (20-30 hours per week)

About the Opportunity

What we do today affects generations to come…Peanut

Butter and Jelly Family Services, Inc. (PB & J) is a non-profit

organization that has been serving New Mexico Families for fifty years. Our

programming empowers and assists families in creating and implementing

frameworks that lead to improved parent-child relationships, positive parenting

practices, optimal child development, family safety, and increased knowledge of

and access to community programs and services. Our Mission is to help at-risk

children grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within

a supportive community.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Facilities & Transportation Manager, performs daily transportation services for enrolled client families throughout Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and Cibola Counties. Driving occurs in both rural and metropolitan areas including Town of Bernalillo, Albuquerque South Valley and Southeast locations. Assists with all kitchen related activities including acquisition of food items, use of kitchen tools, clean up, food storage, and safety. May support other efforts as needed.

Why You’re Right for this Job

You’re interested in making a positive impact for families.

You want to be a part of a team supporting families living in New Mexico.

You’re drawn to our mission.

You’re motivated by an internal desire to create positive change.

Please see the link below for more information regarding our organization and the program.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED and minimum of three years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Clear Criminal Records Clearance – required every 5 years
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification – required every 2 years
• Defensive Driver Certificate – required if operating a PB&J vehicle
• Van Rodeo – required of all drivers– attend at least once a year
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance – required if transporting clients in personal vehicle
• Valid NM Driver’s license– required if transporting clients in personal or agency vehicle
• Clear MVD Driving record – required
• Health & Safety Certification (PB&J will provide training)
• Must be at least 21 years of age – required

 Essential Functions

• Daily operates passenger vehicle(s) in a safe and efficient manner, observing driving rules and regulations. 
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Completes reports in prescribed manner including the following: accurate daily mileage, gas, repair and maintenance records as well as daily recording of passenger pickup
• Conducts pre-trip inspections on vehicle, including proper child safety seat restraints
• Weekly preventative maintenance inspections, to include checking oil level of vehicles
• Operates radio for communication and emergency purposes regarding client pickup/drop-off status
• Assists with all kitchen related activities including acquisition of food items, use of kitchen tools, clean up, food storage, and safety.
• Additional duties as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Entry level computer skills for use in email communications as well as time reporting database entry
• Cultural competence - Consistently demonstrates professional and courteous behavior toward clients, co-workers, vendors, and community members
• Organizational skills
• Dependability
• Knowledge of biohazard and emergency equipment
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Spanish speaking helpful
• Ability to interpret a variety of written or verbal instructions and to understand schedules as well as navigation tools and apps.
• Ability to observe behavior and appropriately intervene in situations posing a threat to children.
• Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work, formulating recommendations and making decisions. 

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the person in this position, in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl. Uses personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers and other office equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 Work Environment & Exposure Category

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently operates a vehicle and works with a noise level that ranges from moderate to loud. May work in an office environment.  Employee will occasionally work in outside weather conditions while traveling. Employee will periodically work in potentially dangerous environments that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues or exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Benefits

• Dental, Health and Vision insurance
• AFLAC/Voluntary Life insurance
• Legal Shield
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Vacation and Sick leave
• 14 holidays
• 403(b) retirement