DRIVER

Full-Time Driver Adult Day Services

Reports To: Center Director, ADS

Location: Baltimore

Status: Non-Exempt

Working Schedule: On-call (day shift)

Position Summary:

Driver is responsible for safely transporting participants to and from the center in a timely and professional manner.

History of Easterseals Serving DC | MD | VA

Since 1919, Easter Seals has been serving the community providing help, hope and answers for our neighbors challenged by physical, mental, or emotional health issues. Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA (ESDCMDVA) is the affiliate serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We deliver exceptional services through a network of 6 sites and in-home care, and we provide Adult Medical Day Care, Early Child Development and Education, Therapy, Behavioral Health, Respite, and Workforce Development services where participants and their families find support, hope, medical care, and enjoyable activities. Our unique and dedicated staff of over 200 professionals includes specialists in education, therapy, senior services, social work, assistive technology, nursing, and related professions. Our entire staff shares our Core Values which are an integral component of the success of ESDCMDVA:

• Respect: We respect each other. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual, and appreciate the strength of diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility: We share a sense of responsibility for doing things right, being good stewards and being accountable for our actions.
• Integrity: We conduct business ethically with a commitment to moral integrity and we expect people to hold a high moral standard. We communicate openly, honestly and directly.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas, take measured risks and find better ways to help more people.
• Care: We show compassion for others and continue to live our mission each day.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in coordinating transportation pick-up and drop-off routes.
• Maintain current and clear driver's license, classification appropriate for van size.
• Ensure the usage of seat belts for him/her and passengers.
• Maintain cleanliness of vans, maintain full fuel tank and coordinate routine maintenance schedule and non-routine services.
• Complete weekly safety check of all vans including fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
• Maintain current list of participants with emergency contacts (names, phone numbers and addresses).
• Maintain appropriate operation of cellular phones in vans.
• Report any incidents of neglect, abuse or other significant condition to the Center Director.
• Report any deviation from written instructions of family caregiver on procedures for pick up and drop off to the Center Director.
• Report any change in condition or functioning level to the Health Director or designee.
• Participate in scheduled trips away from the Center as necessary.
• Enforce No Eating, Drinking or Smoking restrictions on vans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Current Class C/non-commercial driver's license in good standing (annually reviewed).
• Clean criminal record.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.
• Ability to deal with and manage physical and cognitive impairments of participants boarding and exiting the vans.

Internal Relationships and Language:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Aware of potential hazards or problems within the environment and seek out supervision promptly. Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to Activity Director.
• Work as a team member with Center Management.
• Work collaboratively with all center staff.
• Aware of confidentiality of client information.

Computer Skills: N/A

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to maneuver various pathways for entry / exit into locations.
• Able to lift, carry and move a variety of items such as supplies, equipment, therapy equipment and supplies, approximately 50 lbs or less.
• Able to assist participants in and out of the vehicles.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.