Program Driver

Freedom House; Summerfield (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom House in Summerfield, NC is seeking a Program Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for residents and their children to work, medical appointments, court appearances, school activities, and program events. The role supports staff with errands and day-to-day needs to help residents focus on recovery and independence.

The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, and patient, with good judgment and the ability to adapt to schedule changes in a residential recovery environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to safely operate program vehicles and transport adults and children.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to manage a changing daily schedule.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to meet any applicable organizational and insurance requirements for operating Freedom House vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents and their children to and from work, medical and counseling appointments, court appearances, school or childcare activities, program activities, and other approved destinations.
• Coordinate with program staff regarding daily transportation schedules, priorities, and changes.
• Assist with program-related errands, including picking up medications, supplies, groceries, donations, or other items as needed.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect the confidentiality and privacy of residents and their children.
• Communicate promptly with program staff regarding transportation issues, scheduling conflicts, resident concerns, or other matters requiring attention.
• Follow all Freedom House policies and procedures, including those related to resident safety, confidentiality, transportation, and medication handling.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Valid NC driver's license

Safe driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Program Driver

Freedom House Summerfield, North Carolina, United States

About this position

About Freedom House

Freedom House s a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mothers and their children through a Christ-centered, long-term recovery program. By creating a nurturing environment for healing and growth, we empower families to rebuild their lives.

Position Overview

The Program Driver plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Freedom House residential recovery program. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide safe, reliable transportation for residents and their children to work, medical appointments, court appearances, school or childcare activities, program activities, and other approved destinations.

In addition to transportation duties, the Program Driver assists program staff with errands and other day-to-day needs that help the program operate efficiently and allow residents to focus on their recovery, families, and progress toward independence.

The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, patient, and comfortable working with mothers and children in a residential recovery environment. This individual should have good judgment, a positive attitude, and the ability to respond appropriately when schedules or circumstances change unexpectedly.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents and their children to and from work, medical and counseling appointments, court appearances, school or childcare activities, program activities, and other approved destinations.
• Coordinate with program staff regarding daily transportation schedules, priorities, and changes.
• Assist with program-related errands, including picking up medications, supplies, groceries, donations, or other items as needed.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect the confidentiality and privacy of residents and their children.
• Communicate promptly with program staff regarding transportation issues, scheduling conflicts, resident concerns, or other matters requiring attention.
• Follow all Freedom House policies and procedures, including those related to resident safety, confidentiality, transportation, and medication handling.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to safely operate program vehicles and transport adults and children.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to manage a changing daily schedule.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to meet any applicable organizational and insurance requirements for operating Freedom House vehicles.