Van Driver

Greater Grant County; Marion, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Services is seeking a Van Driver to operate agency vans and wheelchair-accessible vans, transporting individuals served to and from the agency and to community locations. The role requires patience, reliability and strong communication to ensure safe transport and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include monitoring passengers and vehicles, maintaining clean vehicles, and reporting issues to supervisors. A valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 40 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability requirements.
• Ability to learn basic teaching principles and basic English writing knowledge.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and wear PPE as required.
• Follow safety and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Drive agency vans and wheelchair-accessible vans to transport individuals to and from Carey Services.
• Transfer individuals and assist with mobility to community locations.
• Monitor passengers for problems and report to supervisors.
• Monitor vehicles for maintenance issues and report to supervisors.
• Maintain agency vehicles and equipment in clean, secure condition.
• Complete required forms and reports accurately and timely.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

Who We Are: Carey Services is a community-based organization which receives strong support from a broad cross-section of individuals, families, businesses, and charitable interests. Supports and services are determined through person-centered planning, whereby individuals and their families direct the planning and allocation of resources to meet their own individual life goals. We believe in creating inclusive communities where everyone is valued, respected, and able to contribute.

What We're Looking For: Someone with patience, compassion, kindness and who loves working with people; The Van Driver role is responsible for driving agency vans and wheelchair accessible vans, transporting individuals served to and from the agency.

• Familiarity with Individuals with Disabilities is desired
• Someone who is driven, adaptable and punctual
• Reliability and dependability is necessary

As a Van Driver you'll spend your days:

• Driving agency vans and wheelchair accessible vans, transporting individuals with disabilities to and from the agency
• Transferring individuals and getting them where they need to go, including to and from work in the community
• Monitoring passengers for any related problems and report problems immediately to supervisors.
• Monitoring vehicles for any maintenance or operational problems and reporting problems to the supervisors
• Maintaining agency vehicles and accompanying equipment in a clean, secure, and orderly fashion.
• Reporting and record keeping – responsible completing required forms and reports accurately and in a timely manner.

Why Work with Us:

• Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team passionate about making a tangible impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement.
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of a supportive, community-centered workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Carey Services, Inc is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability requirements
• Knowledge: Must be able to learn (instruction provided) basic principles of teaching; must have good basic mathematical computation and English Language writing knowledge.
• Skills: Ability to be adaptive and flexible; excellent communication skills; time management skills; ability to foster a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, cooperation and shared goals across different departments.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, or sit for periods of time and to lift 40lbs; must possess the sensory capabilities necessary to perform essential job functions; must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, shoes, ear plugs, etc.
• Safety and Compliance: Must be able to follow all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise. As required by specific job requirements, must know first aid, health and safety measures, or build an acceptable competence level by post-hire training.