Compassionate Non-Emergency Driver Attendant

Southeastrans, Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastrans, Inc. is seeking a Non-Emergency Driver Attendant in Jonesboro, AR to assist Medicaid members during rides to and from appointments. You will perform transports safely and complete required paperwork, with pre-trip vehicle inspections daily.

Ideal candidates will read and interpret safety rules, be at least 25, and be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays; must live within 30 minutes of Jonesboro. You will join a dependable, patient-focused transportation team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Must work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned daily transports in a safe and timely manner.
• Complete all paperwork required for transportation services rendered.
• Complete vehicle pre-trip inspections.
• Supervise and assist with student behavior and report discipline problems.
• Communicate with teachers and parents about student behavior.
• Be familiar with routes to school campus.
• Ensure seat belts and car seats are properly used.
• Follow emergency procedures and assist driver with first aid if necessary.
• Maintain courteous and professional appearance per driver handbook.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Non-Emergency Driver Attendant - Jonesboro Arkansas

Southeastrans General Full Time Operatives Little Rock, AR, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2545

****Must live within 30 minutes of Jonesboro Arkansas area***

SUMMARY:
Assist eligible Medicaid members during their rides to and from appointments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform assigned daily transports in a safe and timely manner.
• Complete all paperwork required for transportation services rendered.
• Complete a daily inspection of the assigned vehicle before the start of the day.
• Assist students as they board and leave the bus and manage student behavior as well as report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Become familiar with all routes to and from the school campus to be of assistance to the driver.
• Supervise and assist with the use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary
• The attendant must be courteous, patient, and professional at all times, as well as neat and clean in appearance per the driver handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• The employees must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• All Attendants must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.