Driver (FT)

The J; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The J in Chesterfield, MO is hiring a LEADS Driver to transport older adults and individuals with ID/DD to programming at the J and community settings. You will assist passengers, operate a wheelchair lift, and help with mobility, while maintaining safety and cleanliness of vehicles.

Hours are typically Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed including Sundays and evenings. A CDL with passenger endorsement, CPR/First Aid, and MO Family Care Safety Registry compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) A, B, or C with passenger endorsement.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Good customer service skills and demonstrate a positive demeanor.
• Ability to physically assist frail elderly adults, up to 250lb, in and out of the bus/van for transfer and with mobility.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required (training is provided).
• Registration on MO Family Care Safety Registry required for employment.
• Negative TB/PPD test, negative drug screening, and passing of physical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Assist all adults door‑to‑door between their home and the bus/van, including assisting on/off the bus/van and operating wheelchair lift.
• Provide transportation to LEADS program participants to community outings when needed.
• Ensure all participants are properly seated and belted at all times.
• Check the bus/van for safety on morning drop‑offs and report issues.
• Attend required trainings and keep vehicle clean and well maintained.
• Load meals for home‑bound delivery and deliver along a pre‑determined route.
• Assist Kitchen J with stocking and inventory as required.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Reading & following instructions

Patience with seniors

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Chesterfield, MO 63005

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Adult Day Services

Summary

The LEADS Driver Position transports older adults and individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to and from their homes to programming at the J and various community settings. Provides physical support to assist participants with safely navigating on and off the bus/van and to and from their home. Other duties occasionally include supporting meal delivery programs for home‑bound seniors.

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am–9:30am & 2:30pm–4:30pm. Occasionally, per required need: Monday through Friday 10am–2pm community outing trips as scheduled. Additional hours available on Sundays and evenings per required need.

Responsibilities

• Assist all adults door‑to‑door between their home and the bus/van, as well as between the J and the bus/van. This includes assisting participants on and off the bus/van, operating the vehicle’s wheelchair lift, pushing a wheelchair, lifting, and securing adaptive equipment for transport once passenger is seated, etc.
• Provide transportation services to adults of LEADS programs to and from community outings, per required need.
• Make sure all adults are properly seated and belted at all times while in the vehicles.
• Check the bus/van when dropping off at the Day Services in the morning by walking down.
• Report any service needs of the bus/van to Buildings and Grounds contact.
• Attend required training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain a CDL license.
• Provide feedback regarding the efficiency of routes, suggestions for improvement and other issues that pertain to the programs and/or the participants.
• Take the delivery van/truck to Kitchen J, load meals for home‑bound delivery (lifting up to 50lb), and then deliver the meals following a pre‑determined route.
• Assist Kitchen J, as required, with stocking of food (putting away deliveries, helping to track inventory and expiration dates).
• Be responsible for a clean bus/van and delivery van; they are to be swept out daily.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) A, B, or C with passenger endorsement.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Good customer service skills and demonstrate a positive demeanor.
• Ability to have patience when assisting frail older adults.
• Ability to physically assist frail elderly adults, up to 250lb, in and out of the bus/van for transfer and with mobility. Includes assisting those with canes, walkers, and in manual and electric wheelchairs.
• Able to walk, bend, push, lift, sweep the bus/van, see, hear and have the physical capacity to drive the bus/van.
• Must have physical ability to lift up to 50lb, transfer participants (up to 250lb), push and maneuver a wheelchair up to 250lb, and assist participants with mobility.
• Ability to interact personally with participants and their families.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification is required (training is provided).
• Position requires registration on the MO Family Care Safety Registry as well as that the registration must be maintained for continued employment.
• Negative TB/PPD test, negative drug screening, and passing of physical examination required.