DSP/Adult Day Transportation

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of Southwest Georgia seeks a part-time Transportation Driver to safely transport individuals served to medical and dental appointments and other locations as directed by the Director of Operations. The role requires checks of the vehicle, securing seats and wheelchairs, and maintaining mileage records.

A high school diploma or GED is required; a clean driving record and excellent customer service skills are essential. Training in Safe Driver, CPR, and other regulations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent driving record and customer service skills.
• Must attend mandatory training – Safe Driver, CPR, and others as required.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and drops off individuals at local venues and appointments.
• Checks out vehicle and ensures it is safe and equipped for transport.
• Ensures passengers use seatbelts and wheelchairs are properly secured.
• Abides by traffic laws and maintains a valid driver’s license; completes mileage/paperwork.
• Reports vehicle problems to the Director; handles other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Southwest GeorgiaJOB DESCRIPTIONTRANSPORTATION DRIVERJOB SUMMARY:This position is a part-time position. Responsibilities of this position include safely transporting individuals served to medical and dental appointments and other locations as instructed by the Director of Operations in conjunction with case managers and other caregivers.Non-Exempt Position.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Picks up and drops off individuals served at various local venues;Checks out the assigned vehicle to make sure it is in good driving order with all equipment necessary to safely transport individuals served;Determines that all passengers are using seatbelts;Determines that all wheelchairs are safely tied down;Obeys all the rules of the road;Maintains a current driver’s license;Completes all paperwork necessary for maintaining driving/mileage records.Reports any vehicle problems to the Director.All other duties as may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent GED; the individual must have excellent driving record and skills; excellent customer service skills and a pleasant personality.Must attend and pass mandatory training – Safe Driver, CPR, and others as required by AARC or State or Federal regulations.