Van Driver

Job Title: Van Driver - Split Shift Drives Lifeworks van to transport individuals to and from home/worksites. Protects and enhances the rights of individuals in program. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C. and Department of Developmental Services and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drives Lifeworks van to transport individuals from homes to worksites. Operates vehicle in a safe and legal manner, adhering to all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in accordance with Lifeworks Policies and Procedures. Maintains vehicle with respect to safety and cleanliness. Reports all vehicle and maintenance needs to supervisor or designee as soon as possible. Supervises and assures the safety of all individuals that are transported on their assigned vehicles. Reports all concerns and or issues regarding the individuals on vehicle to supervisor or designee as soon as possible. Ensures that all passengers utilize seat belts while being transported. Secures passengers' wheelchairs to safety restraints to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. Submits all necessary written documentation required in a timely and complete manner. These documents include, but are not limited to: Weekly personal time sheet (using Payroll System), monthly vehicle maintenance report, monthly individual attendance report and significant incident and accident reports as necessary Assists passengers (as necessary) into and out of vehicle. Maintains effective communication with other staff, families, and residential staff of individuals being transported. Attends all transportation meetings and in-service trainings necessary for the driver position. Adheres to Lifeworks Guidelines regarding time off notification and approval for overtime from supervisor of, in his/her absence, their designee. Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to individuals, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Valid and current drivers license from the state of residency, CPR and First Aid Certification Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Lifeworks is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr