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Special Needs Attendant

$21 per hour

Vivalon

Description:

Special Needs Attendant
Make a Difference Every Day by Helping Others Stay Connected
Join the Vivalon Rides Team!

Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others? Vivalon is seeking caring individuals to join our team as Special Needs Attendants , supporting adults with disabilities during transportation services throughout the community.

In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside professional drivers to ensure passengers travel safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve. For more than 70 years, Vivalon has been dedicated to helping individuals maintain independence and stay connected to their communities. As a recognized leader in transportation and aging services, we foster a supportive, mission-driven culture where employees are valued and appreciated.

Why You'll Love Working at Vivalon
  • Starting pay of $21.00 per hour
  • Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Paid training provided
  • Team-oriented and supportive work environment
  • Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
  • Opportunities to grow with a respected nonprofit organization
What You'll Do

As a Special Needs Attendant, you'll help create a safe, positive, and respectful transportation experience for our passengers by:

  • Supervising and assisting clients during transit
  • Supporting drivers with the safe loading and unloading of passengers
  • Properly using wheelchair securements, safety restraints, and seat belts
  • Providing compassionate support to individuals with disabilities
  • Communicating passenger needs and concerns to drivers and management
  • Maintaining professional, respectful, and positive interactions with clients, coworkers, and community members
  • Following all health, safety, and transportation procedures
What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who are patient, caring, and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Requirements:

  • Friendly, reliable, and committed to excellent customer service
  • Genuine desire to help others and support individuals with disabilities
  • Valid California Driver's License or California ID Card
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Ability to attend a 5-day paid training program in San Rafael, CA (commute stipend provided)
  • Two professional references
  • Ability to pass a background check for this safety-sensitive position
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and comply with federally required random testing
Benefits & Perks

At Vivalon, we invest in our employees' well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package begins on the first day of the month following one full month of employment and includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Chiropractic Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Support Resources
  • Additional Benefits and More
More Than a Job. A Purpose.

When you join Vivalon, you're not just helping people get from one place to another. You're providing support, companionship, independence, and access to opportunities that improve quality of life.

If you're looking for meaningful work where kindness, compassion, and service truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and start a rewarding career helping people move through life with confidence, dignity, and support.

Vivalon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Compensation details: 21-21 Hourly Wage

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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