Relief Driver

Agape of Appleton; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Referral bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agape of Appleton is seeking a driver to assist residents with daily travel needs, including appointments and outings. Flexible schedules are discussed with the team, and work may occur in clients’ homes or in office settings with climate control.

The role emphasizes compassion for residents with mental and physical disabilities, and includes opportunities for growth and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Be mentally & physically capable to assist participants in and out of the bus.
• A strong passion for helping others with mental & physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide door-to-door transportation for clients.
• Assist participants with transfers to and from wheelchairs using safety devices.
• Inspect the bus weekly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent driving record

Empathy for disabilities

Patient care abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Agape:

We provide direct caresupport to residents with differing abilities. Our mission is to continually enrich the daily lives of our residents by assisting them with their day to day tasks. From caregiving assistance, shopping, cooking, and working on fun projects - we practice compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do! We are currently hiring for our CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) group homes and our SAPs (Supported Apartment Program).

As a Driver at Agape:

You will assist our residents with their day to day travel needs such as but not limited to appointments, outings, and work. Schedules are flexible and can be discussed. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in our participant's home or in an office environment with air conditioning/heat.)

Responsibilities:

• Drivers are responsible for providing door to door service for our clients
• Assisting caregiver with transfer of clients in and out of wheelchair using required safety devices
• Required to inspect bus weekly
• Additional duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Maintain a valid drivers license with excellent driving record
• Be mentally & physically capable to assist participants based on their needs in and out of the bus
• A strong passion for helping others with mental & physical disabilities

We Pride Ourselves On:

• Competitive Salaries
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Training/Continuing Education
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Room for Advancement