Van Driver

Elwyn; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and G

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks a Van Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation of clients to and from various locations to the Drop-In Center Day program.

This role will develop planned routes based on client needs in conjunction with their supervisor; ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle and completes necessary documentation; and develop and maintain therapeutically valid relationships with the clients, guardians, group managers, and other stakeholders in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence with 2+ years driving experience and clean record.
• CPR/CPI certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely to/from Drop-In Center and program sites.
• Plan routes with supervisor to meet client needs.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report issues.
• Assist clients entering/exiting the vehicle.
• Communicate transportation needs with clients and guardians.
• Follow transportation laws and Elwyn policies.
• Maintain CPR and CPI certification current.
• Develop clinically-informed relationships with clients.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Payrate: $18.00/HR

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Part-time)

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

Elwyn seeks a Van Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation of clients to and from various locations to the Drop-In Center Day program. This role will develop planned routes based on client needs in conjunction with their supervisor; ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle and completes necessary documentation; and develop and maintain therapeutically valid relationships with the clients, guardians, group managers, and other stakeholders in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Integrates the PRISMmodel for the Effective Treatment of Serious and Persistent Mental Illness into everyday practice and clinical interventions with clients, applying best practice approaches to individual and group modalities.
• Maintains an active driver’s license and a safe driving record during employment.
• Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle and notifies the program director of issues needing to be addressed.
• Assists clients when entering or exiting the vehicle as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the client, guardians, residential sites, and other relevant parties regarding transportation needs when applicable.
• Follows all transportation laws and rules of the road to ensure safe transportation of all clients and ensure the safety of passengers at pick up and drop off. Follows the Elwyn Transportation policies as well.
• Creates and implements efficient route planning to ensure the efficiency of pick up and drop off while maximizing the number of passengers.
• Driver should maintain a CPR and CPI certification and ensure it is kept current in order to manage medical and psychiatric emergencies. Follows all relevant Elwyn policy regarding medical emergencies.
• Develop and maintain clinically-informed and therapeutically valid relationships with clients as well as maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries.
• Fosters positive relationships with primary customers (those who use Elwyn services) and supporting customers, such as members of the community and regulatory agencies.
• Performs all job-related duties and individual performance goals as assigned by Supervisor.
• Actively participates in supervision process and in team/organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Notifies supervisor of any pertinent information to ensure quality care.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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