Job Openings
Residential Van Driver
Entry Rate: $17 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Description
Driver position: Our agency is currently looking for a Driver to help maintain our transportation services for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We are seeking energetic, professional and outgoing people to ensure our clients are truly served in a tangible way that has a positive influence on their day. If you have experience working with Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and this sounds like a fun and exciting opportunity to exercise your hospitality and safe driving skills, please review the position and requirements.
If you desire to work in a professional and outgoing atmosphere where the Individuals are truly served, this is a great opportunity with flexible hours and a chance to truly impact a Licensed Residential Program. We are currently hiring for this position and you MUST complete an application to be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Be aware of the Individuals location and actions at all times
Pick up and drop off Individuals to day programs, community activities and appointments
Be helpful, approachable and outgoing toward all Individuals and their staff.
Keep track of the Individuals activities and appointment schedules and paperwork
Required to retain availability during peak times, which might include holidays, stormy weather, public transit
strikes, evenings and weekends.
Required to have good communication skills in dealing with the Individuals, their staff and family.
Required to have a general understanding of the time for pick-up and drop off
Required to strictly follow safety guidelines
Required to immediately report any accidents, claims or otherwise having to do with the Individuals, staff and/or
vehicle.
Responsible for the vehicle under your care while on shift.
May be required to pick up shifts working in the Residential Sites.
Maintain a gossip-free work environment.
Qualifications
– Pass all screenings of Motor Vehicle Record check, Background Check and application assessments (must complete all assessments in application process)
– Experience working with Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities required.
– Strong desire to deliver a ‘high quality’ customer service experience
– Possess ability and willingness to solve problems independently but also reach out to your supervisor if unsure of an answer
– Maintain order and presence on property at all times through safe and aware driving practices.
– Knowledge of how to Navigate the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties is very essential to be successful in this position and is required.