DRIVER

Job TitleUnder direct supervision, provides transportation of work materials, transport consumers in Residential services to the program, medical appointments etc., and transport consumers in program to special activities as needed.Position ResponsibilitiesTransport contract work to and from Contractor sites daily, supervising consumers loading and unloading the vehiclePick-up and drop off Agency mail including the Pony (mail from satellite locations)Transport Residential consumers to and from the program daily, to and from medical appointments when needed, and transport consumers to various outings/Field Trips when neededResponsible for upkeep of vehiclesQualificationsMust possess a High School diploma or GED or equivalent experienceMust have three (3) years of transportation experience including one (1) – two (2) years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities for applicants with high school or GED qualification. Applicants without high school or GED qualification must have five (5) years transportation experience including one (1) – two (2) years experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in addition to ability to read and write as well as the ability to follow verbal and written instructionsMust possess a valid driver's license "C" category, and auto insurance. Must submit to drug/alcohol testing as requested. Must demonstrate the ability to operate a fifteen-passenger vehicle. Must possess certification of safe driving from State of Illinois. Must possess no record of driving related convictions. Must possess no record of license suspension or of being revoked. Must demonstrate sensitivity to working with individuals with intellectual disabilities