Full Time Driver

Saint Francis Ministries; Salina (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a driver to safely transport children and families to appointments across Arizona, maintaining communication with the transport team, office staff, and case managers. You will complete trip requests and ensure belongings and medications travel with clients.

Follow state driving laws, use electronic systems for trip assignments, and monitor vehicle maintenance. The role requires flexibility, including weekends/holidays, and daily statewide travel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• NARCAN Training completed or willingness to obtain.
• Ukeru training preferred.
• Prefer two years’ experience working with children and families and/or transportation.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance, and Adult Registry check.
• FBI Fingerprint check.
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports children and families to and from destinations.
• Maintains open communication with transportation, office staff, and case teams.
• Completes Trip Requests and Medication Communication as required.
• Keeps written or electronic documentation concise, professional, and timely.
• Assures clients have belongings and medications during transport.
• Follows state driving laws and regulations.
• Uses devices and systems for trip assignments, navigation, weather updates.
• Assists with vehicle movement and equipment installs/removals when needed.
• Aims to reduce transportation costs and deadhead miles.
• Monitors vehicle maintenance and assists with scheduling service.
• Reports significant incidents to Supervisor per Risk Management channels.
• Adheres to Saint Francis Ministries SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

NARCAN Training

Ukeru

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The driver safely transports children and families to various appointments from varied locations statewide.

• Maintains open line of communication with transportation, office staff, and case team.

• Completes Trip Requests and Medication Communication for child/youth when required.

• Performs job tasks according to professional, organizational, and legal standards.

• Complete written or electronic documentation in a concise, professional, and timely manner.

• Assures children have all necessary belongings and medications when transported.

• Must follow and adhere to state driving laws and regulations.

• Effectively uses electronic devices and systems that provide trip assignments, navigation, apps, and weather satellite usage.

• Assist with vehicle movement as needed, along with equipment installs/removals.

• Focus on reduction of costs and deadhead miles.

• Responsible for monitoring assigned vehicle maintenance and assisting with scheduling service, as needed.

• Safely transport children/families to and from destinations.

• Work flexible schedule, including 50% of weekends and holidays as needed.

• Travel daily throughout the State.

• Immediately reports significant/unusual incidents to Supervisor for processing with Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels.

• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.

• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.

• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• CPR/First Aid

• NARCAN Training
• Ukeru
• Prefer two years’ experience working with children and families and/or transportation.

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.

• FBI Fingerprint check.

• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.