Van Driver - Adult Day Health

Family Services Association; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Services Association in Fall River seeks a part-time Van Driver for their Adult Day Health Program. Responsibilities include transporting participants safely, maintaining vehicle safety, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with seniors or disabled individuals and must hold a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403b pension plan

Three weeks paid vacation

Twelve paid holidays

Generous earned sick time

Qualifications

• Experience with elders or the disabled.
• Proven record of vehicle safety.
• Ability to handle participants requiring wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Transport program participants safely and courteously.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety equipment.
• Complete daily logs and inspection forms.

Skills

Safe transportation

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Valid driver's license

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Family Service Association is seeking to hire an experienced part time, 30 hours per week, Van Driver for our Adult Day Health (ADH) Program in Fall River, MA. The starting hourly rate is $18 and the schedule is Monday - Friday split shift from 6:15 am - 9:15 am and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. No weekends and no major holidays.

The ideal Van Driver will safely transports program participants including wheelchairs as needed to and from the Adult Day Health Program site according to a schedule approved by the Site Coordinator. The Van Driver will drive to other appointment and events as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport program participants according to established safety rules and road regulations, set by D.O.T.
• Provide safe and courteous transportation for our program participants utilizing the agency's fleet of vans.
• Secure and maintain all required safety equipment in the vehicle.
• Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocol and keep the Transportation Coordinator informed of all service needs.
• Report any problems or maintenance concerns to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Keep exterior and interior of vans clean and free of potentially hazardous materials.
• Assist at sites as needed.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ensure that all passengers have secured seatbelts at all times. Ensure wheelchairs are secure with tie downs at all times according to DOT regulations.
• Maintain a daily transportation log.
• Complete a Daily Pre and Post Trip Inspection Form.
• Will drive para van as needed to ensure transportation needs are meet.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with either elders or the disabled (ADH).
• Maintain a valid drivers license with good driving record/proven record of vehicle safety.
• Possess the ability to safely push, pull, load, and unload participants requiring wheelchairs.
• Possess the ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Successfully pass a preemployment drug and alcohol test 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.

***Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.***

Employees who work 30 hours or more are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.