Van Driver

Sunshine Village Inc; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Sunshine Village Inc. in Chicopee or Agawam is seeking a part-time Driver to provide transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will transport clients to residences, day programs, and job sites, drive safely, and maintain vehicles.

Flexible hours, approximately 20 hours per week, with morning and afternoon shifts. This role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work with a diverse client group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record with no violations in past three years.
• Drug Screen, CORI, SORI and Fingerprint check required.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely to and from their destinations.
• Drive courteously and safely, obeying all traffic rules.
• Report immediately any traffic accidents, violation citation, or unusual incident involving a client to the Operations coordinator or the Director of Day Habilitation.
• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle complies with all state and agency safety standards.
• Keep the gas tank in assigned vehicle sufficiently filled and ensure that oil changes are completed on schedule.
• Bring assigned vehicle to inspection station to keep inspection sticker current.
• Report any needed repairs or vehicle malfunctions to the Operations Coordinator or designee.
• Utilize hands free communication devices while driving including Bluetooth, GPS, and similar.
• Perform vehicle inspections, quarterly or as assigned, and report any issues to the Operations Coordinator or designee.
• Attend assigned trainings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Hands-free tech

Stress management

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

Tools

GPS

Bluetooth

Job description

Job Title: Driver

Department: Transportation

Locations: Chicopee or Agawam

Hours: Part time, approximately 20 hours/wk, general hours (may vary) Monday - Friday 7:30am-9am and 2:30am-5:00pm

Salary: $21.50/hr

Benefits

• We offer generous Paid Time Off, including 11 Paid Holidays and Snow Days.


• We pay 70% of Health and Dental insurances.


• You are 100% vested with your contributions to 401K with up to a 4% match after 90 days.


• We offer Vision, LTD, $25,000 Life Insurance Policy, EAP and more!

Job Summary: Provide transportation to and from residences and day programs/job sites for individuals with Developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and Autism.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None


• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

GENERAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

Teamwork

Participate in teams, communicate effectively, use positive problem solving and decision making techniques.

Stewardship

Be responsible for effective use of agency resources. Support agency fundraising efforts.

Accountability

Regular and reliable attendance. Complete assigned training on time. Respond quickly to all client/customer needs and to adjust services and products to accommodate those needs. Measure and assess feedback from clients/customers regarding the quality of agency products and the effectiveness of its services and to help make necessary improvements in those services. Follow all policies and procedures including implementation of the COVID19 Control Plan.

Respect

Provide clients with the opportunity for individual control, community membership, developing relationships, and personal growth of their rights and dignity. Treat every person with dignity and respect. Keep confidential data in a professional manner.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely to and from their destinations.


• Drive courteously and safely, obeying all traffic rules.


• Report immediately any traffic accidents, violation citation, or unusual incident involving a client to the Operations coordinator or the Director of Day Habilitation.


• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of the vehicle.


• Ensure that the assigned vehicle complies with all state and agency safety standards.


• Keep the gas tank in assigned vehicle sufficiently filled and ensure that oil changes are completed on schedule.


• Bring assigned vehicle to inspection station to keep inspection sticker current.


• Report any needed repairs or vehicle malfunctions to the Operations Coordinator or the person designated to coordinate repairs.


• Utilize hands free communication devices while driving including Bluetooth, GPS, and similar.


• Perform vehicle inspections, quarterly or as assigned, and report any issues to the Operations Coordinator or designee.


• Attend assigned trainings.


• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Patience and understanding in dealing with people, families and home supports in a variety of situations.


• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team.


• Proficiency in using hands free communication devices including Bluetooth, GPS, etc.


• Ability to act appropriately under stress and exercise good judgment and common sense.


• Complete tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Education, Experience, Licensure

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver’s license.

Good driving record with no violations in past three years.

Drug Screen, CORI, SORI and Fingerprint check required.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting, driving vehicle. Occasional walking, standing.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

EOE

Sunshine Village is a great place to work!