Paratransit Driver

Boulder Connect; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect is seeking a Transportation Attendant to provide safe, reliable transportation for adults with developmental disabilities to day programs, appointments, and community activities.

You will assist riders with boarding and exiting, secure mobility devices, perform vehicle safety checks, document trips and incidents, and communicate respectfully to promote independence and participation in community activities.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to assist individuals with disabilities compassionately and respectfully.
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow procedures and traffic laws.
• Clear communication skills and professional, caring demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport riders while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Assist individuals with boarding and exiting; secure wheelchairs/mobility devices properly.
• Document trips and report/document incidents as required.
• Support community participation and access to meaningful opportunities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Safety aware

Communication

Documentation

Mobility device handling

Job description

Transportation Attendant provides safe, reliable transportation for adults with developmental disabilities to day programs, appointments, and community activities.

Key Duties

• Safely transport riders while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Assist individuals with boarding and exiting; secure wheelchairs/mobility devices properly.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and follow traffic laws and agency protocols.
• Use respectful, person-centered communication that promotes independence.
• Document trips and report/document incidents as required.
• Support community participation and access to meaningful opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience or ability to assist individuals with disabilities compassionately and respectfully.
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow procedures and traffic laws.
• Comfort handling and securing mobility equipment.
• Clear communication skills and professional, caring demeanor.
• Ability to complete required documentation accurately.