Part-Time Van Driver - Day Program (19 per hour)

Communitas, Inc; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive tiered pay rates

Regular employee appreciation events

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Communitas, Inc. is seeking a part-time Van Driver to transport individuals to and from the Adult Day Program in Beverly. The role runs 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts 7:30am–9:30am and 2:30pm–4:30pm.

Responsibilities include safe, punctual transportation, notifying vehicle deficiencies, helping participants in and out of the vehicle, and completing safety checklists. Requires a HS diploma and a MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• At least three years of driving experience.
• A physical examination and drug/alcohol testing required after offer.
• Massachusetts driver's license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Background check including references, CORI and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• The driver is responsible for picking program participants up at their home and dropping them off at the program location in Wakefield.
• Provide assistance as needed to people supported when entering and leaving the vehicle.
• Complete monthly vehicle maintenance/safety checklist and submit to the Manager.

Skills

Driver's license (Massachusetts)

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About us!

Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.

Why work for us?

Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace from 2024 - 2026– Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community.

As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:

• Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
• Low-Cost Benefits
• Flexible Schedules
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Coworkers
• Compassion-centric Environment

We are looking for a part-time Van Driver to transport our lovely individuals to and from our Adult Day Program in Beverly.

What you will do…

The driver is responsible for picking program participants up at their home and dropping them off at the program location in Wakefield. You will get to know some great individuals as you help them to start and end their day.

• The pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.
• This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• The hours are 7:30am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Drivers are required to work both the morning and afternoon shifts.

You can make a difference by…

• Ensuring the safe and punctual transportation of individuals to their program/place of employment and to and from home.
• Notifying Director of vehicle/equipment deficiencies and maintaining cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
• Providing assistance as needed to people supported when entering and leaving the vehicle.
• Completing monthly vehicle maintenance/safety checklist and turning it in to the Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma is required.
• At least three years of experience driving required.
• A physical examination as well as drug and alcohol testing is required once an offer of employment has been made.
• A valid Massachusetts driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI and fingerprinting.