Driver

POSITION: Driver
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
SHIFT: 40 Hours Per Week

POSITION SUMMARY: Driver is responsible for transporting clients to and from scheduled appointments.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides safe transportation for clients to and from scheduled appointments as needed.

• Assures van interiors are kept clean.

• Assures that vans have gas for other drivers.

• Reports any maintenance concerns the Director of Operations.

• Maintains all vans by having them serviced on a regular basis.

• AssistsDirector of Operations in communicating to all staff transportation needs by providing orientation and memos with prior approval of the Director of Operations.

• Assists in the dorm when transportation of clients is not needed under the Supervision of the Recovery Advocates 2 and the Director of Operations.

• Demonstrates regular predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Ensures services delivered as in line with the Nexus Mission and Values

• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Current driver's license and good driving record.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of area streets and roadways.

• Basic mechanical skills.

• Willing to learn other duties.

• Good verbal communications skills.

• Understanding of HIPAA Compliance, and Employee/Client Confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed driver 21+ years of age with clean driving record required.

• Experienced in basic map reading.

• High school diploma or general education diploma, preferred.

• CPR certification within 90 days of date of hire.

• Crisis Prevention Training within 90 days of date of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to consumers, clients, and employees of the organization in one-on-one situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Willingness to learn new skills as needed to perform job functions

• Willingness to cross-train with other departments and team members

• Ability to prioritize work, be detail-oriented, and meet timelines

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and function as an integral part of a team with minimal supervision

• Skilled problem solving.

• Effective Time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent interpersonal communications.

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Professionalism, initiative, and personal responsibility.

• Integrity, grace under pressure, and a sense of humor.

• Multi-cultural competence and comfort - ability to work with a diverse team and to work across differences at all levels.

• A belief in the mission of Nexus Family Recovery Center.

COMPLIANCE:

• Respects confidentiality always; follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.

• Must be licensed driver with a good and clear driving record.

• Understands and adheres to the agency's compliance plan and code of conduct.

• Adhere to the agency's standard policies and procedures.

• Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.

TEAMWORK:

• Takes initiative to help the team and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas.

• Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing conflict or stressful situations.

• Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others.

• Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive work environment.

• Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Adheres to attendance requirements and utilizes correct procedure for taking time off.

• Attends departmental and staff meetings as required.

• Is accountable and shows pride in work; strives to do more than the minimum required.

• Shows initiative and completes work in a timely and accurate manner.

• Acknowledges mistakes and demonstrate a willingness to learn and correct them.

• Demonstrates passion in all work.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities safely with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence promptly.

QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WORK:

• Ability to performs assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy and a degree of excellence in a timely manner.

• Ability to work to the maximum capacity of all required expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; navigate stairs, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.


The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence promptly.