Van Driver - Adult Day Health

Family Service Association; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b pension plan

Flexible spending account

Three weeks paid vacation

Twelve paid holidays

Paid sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance (FT)

Company-paid safety training

Job summary

Family Service Association in Fall River seeks a reliable Van Driver to transport participants in Adult Day Health Programs. This part-time role offers 30+ hours weekly with a pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Schedule is Monday through Friday with a 3–4 hour routes within a 5:00 AM–5:00 PM window. Responsibilities include safe transport, assisting participants, securing safety equipment, and completing logs and inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience with elders or the disabled (ADH).
• Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to safely push, pull, load, and unload participants requiring wheelchairs.
• Team-oriented and effective communicator.
• Pass pre-employment drug test; enrolled in drug testing consortium.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants per safety rules and DOT regulations.
• Ensure safety equipment is present and secured before each route.
• Assist participants entering/exiting the vehicle and escort them safely.
• Secure walkers, canes, and wheelchairs in the vehicle.
• Ensure passengers wear seatbelts and restraints at all times.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Follow maintenance protocols and report needs.
• Maintain daily route logs with drop-off/pick-up times.
• Keep vehicle clean and hazard-free.
• Report accidents to Transportation Coordinator.
• Drive for outings at Adult Day Health Programs.
• Submit weekly mileage and fuel receipts.

Skills

Safe driving

Teamwork

Effective communication

CPR/First Aid cert

Commercial vehicle experience

Drug-test compliant

Elder/disabled care experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Van Driver to provide transportation for participants attending our Adult Day Health Programs in Fall River. This part-time position offers 30+ hours per week with a pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday and consists of a split shift, with driving routes typically lasting 3 to 4 hours each within a service window of 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Adult Day Health Program is a medically-based program that helps the participant remain independent while promoting good health and well being.

Job Responsibilities:

• Transport program participants according to established safety rules and road regulations, set by D.O.T.
• Ensure all required safety equipment is present, secured, and fully stocked before each route.
• Assist participants with entering and exiting the vehicle and escort them to and from their residence or destination using appropriate safety techniques and equipment, including gait belts when required.
• Secure all walkers, canes, and wheelchairs safely within the vehicle.
• Ensure all passengers have secured seatbelts and wheelchair restraints on at all times.
• Complete the daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets.
• Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocols and inform either the Assistant Transportation Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator of all service needs.
• Maintain a daily transportation log (route sheet) that includes drop off/ pick up times and participant attendance.
• Keep exterior and interior of vehicle clean and free of potentially hazardous materials.
• Report all accidents, major or minor, to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Serve as a driver for outings at various Adult Day Health Programs.
• Submit weekly trip reports consisting of mileage and gas receipts.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with either elders or the disabled (ADH).
• Maintain a valid driverslicense with good driving record/proven record of vehicle safety.
• Possess the ability to safely push, pull, load, and unload participants requiringwheelchairs.
• Possess theability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Successfully pass a preemployment drugtest in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certified.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.

Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, pre-employment physical, drug testing and be enrolled in our drug and alcohol testing consortium.

Benefits:

• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time
• Full time employees over 30 hours are also offered medical, dental, vision insurance

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality. Family Service Association is an Aff… Employer.