Paratransit Driver

Coulter Services; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Indiana is seeking a Transportation Attendant to safely transport adults with developmental disabilities to day programs, appointments, and community activities. You will operate vehicles, assist riders, and perform safety checks.

You will provide respectful, person-centered support, document trips, and help promote independence while following traffic laws and agency protocols. This is a local role serving the West Lafayette area; reliable transportation skills and

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure safe transportation for individuals with disabilities, including handling mobility devices.
• Strong commitment to respectful communication and person-centered, faith-inspired values.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow traffic regulations and safety procedures.
• Attention to detail for safety checks and accurate trip/incident documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor transportation vehicles while following traffic laws and agency protocols.
• Assist riders with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility devices to maintain comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and ensure readiness for travel.
• Provide respectful, person-centered support and help promote independence.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of trips and report trips and incidents as required.
• Support individuals in accessing meaningful community opportunities through supportive communication and care.

Skills

Safe transportation of individuals w/

Respectful communication

Traffic regulations & safety

Attention to safety checks & docs

Job description

Transportation Attendant supports adults with developmental disabilities by safely transporting individuals to day programs, appointments, and community activities.

Key Duties

• Safely operate and monitor transportation vehicles while following traffic laws and agency protocols.


• Assist riders with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility devices to maintain comfort, dignity, and safety.


• Conduct vehicle safety checks and ensure readiness for travel.


• Provide respectful, person-centered support and help promote independence.


• Maintain appropriate documentation of trips and report trips and incidents as required.


• Support individuals in accessing meaningful community opportunities through supportive communication and care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to ensure safe transportation for individuals with disabilities, including handling mobility devices.


• Strong commitment to respectful communication and person-centered, faith-inspired values.


• Knowledge of and ability to follow traffic regulations and safety procedures.


• Attention to detail for safety checks and accurate trip/incident documentation.