Group Home Driver / DSP

Job Description

Job Description

Do you like to drive? We're hiring a 1st shift Driver to transport individuals with disabilities to and from their day programs and medical appointments.

Can you safely drive a variety of vehicles that includes passenger vans, mini-vans and 12-passenger buses? If so, apply today!

Opening:

• Driver: Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours / week, Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm*
• Position pays $19.00 per hour

Day time route times will vary based on scheduled medical appointments. Weekends and evening routes may be needed on occasion based on scheduled medical appointments for persons served. Primarily provides coverage for two side-by side Cuyahoga County group homes and provides back-up coverage for the other two Cuyahoga County group homes. In addition, the Driver may also provide transportation for residents that live at the Center in Mantua (Portage County), or work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Group Homes.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have valid Ohio Driver License with less than 5 points and proof of current automobile insurance
• Must be able to read schedules and maps, be able to follow driving directions
• Must be able to read, understand and speak English clearly
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 60 pounds
• Experience driving larger vehicles is preferred
• Experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or people who are non-ambulatory is preferred

Rewards and Benefits:  

• Earned Wage Access – Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Wellness – Health Insurance Eligibility with Immediate Enrollment for a Qualifying Event and Multiple Low-Cost Medical Plan Options, Dental, and Vision Plans, Free Life Insurance Policy, Employer Match Retirement Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and much more.
• Bonuses - Earn up to $2000 for each friend or family member we hire after you tell them about the great job opportunity you've discovered working at Hattie Larlham.
• Paid Training - Learn First Aid/CPR, proper lifting techniques, Hoyer Lifts, how to maneuver a wheelchair, and understand non-verbal cues. 
• Get Recognized – Your hard work will be rewarded with special event meals, gift card drawings, service recognition, awards, and numerous opportunities to win things like tickets, gift cards, and so much more!
• Paid Time Off - Work hard and relax. We all need a vacation every now and then and it's pretty cool when we're paid to relax! PTO is available at 24 hours/week and you get six (6) paid holidays when you're full-time.
• "Shif-Dif"– Make extra cash when you work 2nd or 3rd shift and on weekends.
• Career or Stepping-Stone - With several employees with over 40 years of service, you too just might want to stay here awhile. If you are in college for a career in the medical field, Hattie Larlham is the perfect place to get hands-on experience for your chosen career.  

About:  Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.

*Hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the organization.