Special Needs Attendant

Vivalon; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivalon in San Rafael, CA is seeking a Special Needs Attendant to support our Marin Routes team. This full-time role includes assisting the driver, supervising clients, and ensuring safety during transit. You will join a caring, mission-driven nonprofit with comprehensive benefits and training.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule, approximately 6-hour days, and opportunities to grow within a stable community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Friendly and reliable with excellent customer service.
• Valid California Driver's License or California ID.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; submit to random drug/alcohol testing.
• Candidates must be 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist clients in transit.
• Assist the driver in loading and unloading passengers.
• Know the proper use of safety restraints, wheelchairs, and seat belts.
• Demonstrate empathy for persons with disabilities.
• Follow all health and safety rules and report concerns to the driver/management.
• This role requires the ability to pass a background check.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Special Needs Attendant

Vivalon San Rafael, California, United States

About this position

Vivalon is looking for a Special Needs Attendant for Marin Routes!

Vivalon is a Marin-based non-profit serving the community for 70 years and has been recognized 8 times as a "Best Place's to Work" in the North Bay, and our most recent 2025 award as "Best Social Organization" from the Marin Independent Journal.

The attendant performs a variety of tasks to support the driver in providing safe and proper transportation for our adult clients with disabilities. We provide full training and an excellent team-oriented work environment.

We offer acomprehensive benefits packagebeginning the first of the month following one full month of employment that includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, retirement, paid time off, holidays, and more.

This job is a full-time position, Monday through Friday working approximately 6-hour days (split shifts).

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour.

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Supervise and assist clients in transit.
• Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers.
• Know the appropriate use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs, and seat belts.
• Demonstrate understanding and empathy for persons with disabilities.
• Enjoy working with people of all ages and be sensitive to their needs.
• Display professional behavior when working with clients, co-workers, and community members.
• Follow all health and safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Report any client concerns to the driver and the appropriate management staff.
• This Safety Sensitive position requires the ability to pass a background check.

Requirements:

• Friendly & reliable plus excellent customer service skills and a desire to help others
• Valid California Driver's License or California ID Card
• Provide 2 professional references
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen and submit to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with federal law throughout employment
• Candidates considered for this role must be 21+

Vivalon is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information

$23 - $23 Hourly Wage