Van Driver - Adult Day Health

Family Service Association - Fall River; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Family Service Association is seeking a part-time Van Driver at the Mashpee location to transport Adult Day Health program clients.

The position operates Monday through Friday, 6:30–9:30am and 1:30–4:30pm, at $20–$21 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered; applicants must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport program participants according to safety rules.
• Secure and maintain safety equipment in the vehicle.
• Follow maintenance protocol and inform the Transportation Coordinator.
• Report problems or maintenance concerns to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Keep exterior and interior of vans clean and free of hazards.
• Assist at sites as needed.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ensure passengers wear seat belts and wheelchairs are secured.
• Maintain a daily transportation log.
• Complete a Daily Pre and Post Trip Inspection Form.
• Will drive para van as needed to meet transportation needs.
• Submit the Daily Passenger Log to the Site.

Skills

Safe driving

Team player

Effective communication

Education

Valid driver's license

CPR and First Aid certification

Experience with elderly or disabled (ADH)

Job description

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

We are looking for a part time 30+ hours per week Van Driver to transport our clients for our Adult Day Health program in our Mashpee location. The hourly rate is $20-21 and the position is Monday through Friday split shift, 6:30 - 9:30am and 1:30 - 4:30pm.

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.
• 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 seat belts 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.
• Ensure that the Daily Passenger Log is complete, signed and turned into the Site

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 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.

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.

About our Agency

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.