Shelter Van Driver

Community Assistance Network; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Assistance Network is seeking a Shelter Driver to support residents by ensuring safe transport, maintaining shelter standards, and assisting clients in crisis. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a valid Maryland driver's license, and be at least 21 years old. This role contributes to the shelter's mission of promoting personal growth and stability among low-income residents.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Maryland driver's license.
• At least 21 years old.
• Held valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports residents to appointments.
• Ensures residents complete assigned chores and attend services.
• Contributes to a clean shelter environment.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

To work in partnership with the community to develop, operate and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability, and self-sufficiency among low-income residents.

The Shelter Driver supports the residents by maintaining the Shelter Mission, Values and Motto; enforcing all aspects described in the Shelter’s Resident Guidebook including programming, meals, chores, services, etc. The Resident Advocate reports directly to the Shelter Director.

Essential Duties:

• Safely transports residents to appointments, etc.
• Ensures and supervises residents in completing their assigned chores, attending classes, meetings, appointments, and/or other required services.
• Contributes to maintaining a clean shelter environment by stocking the lavatories, stripping beds upon clients exiting and preparing totes and beds for new resident intakes.
• Completes Staff Shift Check List and records shift documentation onto the Staff Logbook prior to end of work shift.
• Completes daily intake of clients.
• Makes referrals for clients in crisis.
• Promotes and explains CAN’s services and assists clients in solving their crisis.
• May also assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and collating.

• Have good verbal communication skills
• No CDL License is required - Applicants must be in possession of a valid Maryland driver's license. Learners, Provisional, and non-Maryland driver's licenses cannot be accepted.
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Able to work shift hours and days assigned.
• Please note all applicants are subject to a drug test, and physical

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)