Supportive Service Driver

CONTRACTOR POSITION

Contractor Rate: $20.00-$23.00/HR (Based on experience)

Position Summary

The dedicated driver will be utilized to transport agency members to a variety of appointments including but not limited to vocational workshops, medical/ behavioral health appointments. They will also be the primary trainers for other agency personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow a daily schedule for picking up and dropping off of clients to various appointments. Exhibit
  
• Flexibility with changes in the daily schedule.
  
• Provide assistance to consumers with onboarding and exiting vehicles, including those with mobility limitations.
  
• Conducting road tests for new drivers as well as annual road tests for continued drivers.
  
• Daily inspections of vehicles to ensure that vehicles are clean and safe to drive.
  

Documentation

* Maintain accurate records of trips including mileage
* Maintain daily log, identification of vehicle cleanliness and damages

Skill Requirements

• The driver must be capable of safely driving 15 passenger vans or other smaller vehicles.
• The driver must exercise good judgement in operating the vehicle, including obeying all traffic laws.
• The driver must be trained in de-escalation methods, crisis avoidance and crisis management skills.
• Exercise sound judgment in carrying out daily activities, handling crises, and emergencies.
• Ability to treat consumers with respect and dignity.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers.
  

Work Environment

• The vehicles may have individuals with behavioral health and/or physical disabilities. The driver must be able
  to manage certain behaviors in a professional and calm manner.

Emergency response

• Respond appropriately to emergencies. Report and document incidents according to company protocols.

Education, Employment and Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma
• Valid PA driver's license required, CDL preferred
• A driver record with no significant restrictions is required
• Valid PA State Criminal, FBI, Child Abuse clearances.
• Clearance must be updated every 3 years per COMHAR policy.
• Must have a current ACT 31 (Child Abuse reporting certificate).
• Physical examination including TB test and hepatitis B.
• CPR w/AED & First Aid certification