Driver- Crystal House

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Generous PTO (29 days)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental and vision insurance

403b with employer match

Life insurance (employer-paid)

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Driver to transport members of Tradewinds Clubhouse in the Greater Southbridge Area. You will follow routes and schedules to ensure on-time pick-up and drop-off and maintain a clean, safe vehicle.

Key responsibilities include safe driving, staying alert, and treating individuals with dignity and respect. The role offers a $20.00 per hour pay range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet MART Driving Standards.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive courteously and obey applicable traffic laws.
• Remain alert and focused and avoid distractions while operating vehicle.
• Treat individuals served with dignity and respect and provide appropriate support to them while they are in your care.

Skills

Valid driver's license

MART Driving Standards

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Open to opportunities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Open Sky's Clubhouses are a member of the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition, an organization comprising 33 clubhouses throughout the Commonwealth and is a community dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults recovering from mental illness. Through a variety of meaningful and engaging tasks, members have the ability to develop or refresh employment skills, explore educational opportunities, and participate in social activities. Tradewinds Clubhouse provides services to residents of the Greater Southbridge Area. The Driver provides transportation to individuals supported by the Clubhouse. They follow assigned routes and schedule for on time pick-up and drop-off and ensure assigned vehicle is clean and in good repair, promptly reporting any maintenance issues for resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive courteously and obey applicable traffic laws.
• Remain alert and focused and avoid distractions while operating vehicle.
• Treat individuals served with dignity and respect and provide appropriate support to them while they are in your care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Must meet MART Driving Standards.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $20.00

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits.

Benefits of Working for Open Sky

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays.
• Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Thank you for your interest in Open Sky Community Services - Where Your Work Matters!

About Our Organization

Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges. Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky.

For more information, please visit www.openskycs.org.