TAP Driver/Program Assistant - CHP

Caring INC; Ventnor City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring INC is seeking a Driver in Ventnor City, New Jersey, responsible for providing transportation for clients to programs and assisting with daily activities. Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey driver's license and a CDL with passenger endorsement, ensuring safe travel for all clients. Experience in passenger driving and knowledge of the Atlantic County area is preferred.

This role requires good interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and thorough completion of vehicle checklists and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license and CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Must be a careful driver with passenger driving experience.
• Able to read and understand English, and accept supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drives clients to and from the program and errands.
• Knowledgeable about wheelchair lift operations and passenger van procedures.
• Completes daily vehicle checklists and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Careful driving skills

Passenger driving experience

Understanding of English

Capacity to work independently

Familiarity with Atlantic County area

Education

Valid New Jersey driver's license

Commercial driver's license class 'A, B, or C' with passenger endorsement

Job description

Job Summary

Plays an important part on the CARING team by providing transportation for clients to attend program, and assisting in other ways with daily program duties and activities.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey driver's license, must possess a valid (CDL) commercial driver's license class "A, B, or C" with passenger endorsement in good standing.
• Must be a careful driver with passenger driving experience.
• Able to read and understand English.
• Able to accept supervision, and function independently.
• Driver must be familiar with the Atlantic County area of New Jersey.

General Responsibilities And Duties

• Drives CARING Clients in the assigned vehicle to and from Program. Drives clients on other program outings (trips). Drives on other errands to stores, or to other destinations as assigned using safe driving practices.
• Knowledgeable about the operations of both passenger and wheelchair vans always using correct procedures operating the wheelchair lifts on vehicles.
• Greets all clients in a cheerful manner at their homes, must go to client's home and escort clients to/from vehicle/center/home, helping them in the vehicle, assuring that their and careful at all times.
• Must complete manifests and daily vehicle checklists in the proper manner, report problems regarding vehicle safety or needed repairs/maintenance to the Transportation Crew Chief or Director.
• Assures Cleanliness of the vehicle clean inside and out.