Transportation Specialist

Candeo; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Candeo is a nonprofit focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are seeking empathetic team members for a full-time role paying $15.00/hour.

Schedule involves structured morning/afternoon shifts on weekdays, with company vehicles used for client transportation. Responsibilities include implementing Life Plans, ensuring safety and privacy, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Teams
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and implement client Life Plan per client preferences
• Follow safety practices to ensure a safe environment
• Work well in a team while respecting client privacy
• Maintain documentation including progress notes and timesheets
• Inspect and clean vehicle before/after routes
• Assist clients in/out of vehicles and with drop-offs
• Use company vehicle for drives; may use client vehicle occasionally
• Be flexible to handle unexpected shift changes

Job description

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non-profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees.

Job Type: FT30

Pay: $15.00/hour

Schedule:

• Monday: 6:45am-10am and 1pm-3:30pm
• Tuesday: 7am-10am and 1pm-3pm
• Wednesday: 6:45am-10am and 1pm-3:30pm
• Thursday: 7am-10am and 1pm-3pm
• Friday: 6:45am-10am and 1pm-3:30pm

What You Do:

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of the client's Life Plan, in accordance with client's preferences
• Follow established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients and the organization
• Work effectively within a team while respecting the right to privacy of the client, and confidentiality requirements
• Use initiative to think creatively, learn, and grow
• Model good decision-making skills and access appropriate resources
• Attend organizational and client-specific trainings
• Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports
• Maintain documentation of services provided that are clear and legible
• Inspect and clean vehicle before and after each route
• Assist clients in and out of vehicles and drop off locations when necessary
• Use a company vehicle to do your drives, on occasion will use person vehicle
• Ability to be flexible and effectively pivot for unexpected changes during your shift
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable
• Ability to support clients and comply with Behavior Support Plans
• Proof of 50/100/50K Automobile Insurance
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, that are in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo's Motor Vehicle Guidelines.
• Valid telephone number
• Valid address
• Internet, Email access, smartphone access
• Microsoft Teams access (Teams will need to be downloaded onto your phone or computer)
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
• Ability to pass Communication Training
• Ability to work successfully unsupervised
• Ability to negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
• Ability to travel in counties served by CANDEO
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment motor vehicle record check, criminal background check, child abuse, and dependent adult abuse check
• Driver's record is pulled yearly
• Must know standard safety protocols for driving in inclement weather