Van Driver

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of passengers being transported.
• Perform a comprehensive written inspection of the van daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the maintenance coordinator, before transporting passengers.
• Ability to follow through on scheduled routing and read a street map.
• Ensure van is always fueled and ready for use.
• Comply with efficient and safe van routes ensuring passengers trips are not longer than necessary.
• Follow road and safety regulations.
• Report any traffic violations to the Transportation Lead immediately.
• Ensure all passengers are in safety restraints at all times during transportation.
• Follow van safety procedures when loading and unloading.
• Make certain no passenger is left alone on van without adult supervision at any time, including passengers final drop off at the end of the van route.
• Check that passengers who are visibly sick or complaining of feeling sick remain with their family.
• Inform designated staff about passengers who will be absent for the day.
• Follow van cleaning procedures.
• Routinely inventories, van emergency first aid supplies and equipment, report needs to the Transportation Lead or delegated staff person.
• Identify people authorized by caregivers to receive the passengers in order to drop off only to the authorized people.
• Evacuate passengers according to written and practiced procedures in case of an accident/emergency.
• Physical ability to perform job, including operating wheelchair lift and pull/push or move 250 lbs in a wheelchair. May have to assist transferring participants from wheelchair to van seat and back to wheelchair.
• Report to delegated nurse the need of medical assistance in case of an emergency, as well as completing a written accident report as required.
• Attend and participate in driver's meetings and in-service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SAFE RIDE

• Communicate with program director of any changes in client appointments or status of client.

MOBILE PANTRY

• Safely and efficiently deliver food boxes/bags to client's address.
• Communicate with program director of any changes in route scheduled or status of food clients.

• Ensure food boxes/bags are in good condition before delivery. Never leave perishable food in van for extended periods of time. Use freezer blanket for perishable items.

• High School graduate or GED required.

• Must pass Level 2 background screening and drug testing prior to hire.
• Must have one year experience driving a VAN with a capacity of 14 people and no less than 10 year driving experience.
• Valid Florida State driver's license with no moving violations or accidents in the past three years required.
• Must be at least 25 years of age for insurance purposes.
• A minimum of one year professional driving experience preferred.
• Must maintain insurability through agency's carrier.
• Must successfully complete all training classes as required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and passengers/caregivers.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to accept and follow instructions.
• Ability to work with challenging behaviors expressed by participants (i.e., verbal and physical aggression, wandering, etc).
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Experience working with frail and disabled people preferred.
• Must have a friendly disposition and caring attitude toward senior citizens.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position