Shelter Mobility Driver & Outreach Specialist

United-Planning-Grou; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Planning Organization (UPO) in Washington, DC, seeks an ADA Driver/Outreach Worker for seasonal service. The role involves transporting clients, ensuring accessibility, and maintaining safety and accuracy in daily logs.

Requires a Class D license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work varied shifts. The position is hourly and seasonal, with a November–April timeframe in the DC area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience operating a 15-passenger vehicle.
• Current Class D driver’s license and DOT card/certification.
• Five-year driving record with no more than two points.
• Ability to work varied hours, including nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Transport homeless clients to shelters and designated locations, ensuring wheelchair accessibility when needed.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and report any repairs.
• Maintain a daily log of trips, passengers, origins, destinations and mileage.
• Assist with delivery of packages and distribution of supplies.
• Communicate with the hotline dispatcher using two-way radios to obtain resources.

Skills

Safe driving

Geographic knowledge of Washington, DC

Communications skills

Time management

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

United Planning Organization (UPO) in Washington, DC, seeks an ADA Driver/Outreach Worker for seasonal service. The role involves transporting clients, ensuring accessibility, and maintaining safety and accuracy in daily logs.

Requires a Class D license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work varied shifts. The position is hourly and seasonal, with a November–April timeframe in the DC area.