Vehicle Operator

**SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ** Vehicle Operator (Part Time) **Pay range: $22.15 - $24.58 hourly ***** ***Pay Range includes a $5.40 Direct Care Wage Stipend from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for direct hands on care hours worked. MDHHS determines if this stipend will continue beyond September 30, 2025. Please see the link below for FAQ from MDHHS: MDHHS Direct Care Worker Wage Increase FAQ{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} All Shifts Are Available in Saginaw & New Lothrop GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the general supervision of Transportation Supervisor and/or General Utility and Logistics Supervisor, drives and/or rides in van or bus to transport Saginaw Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) consumers from residence to any SCCMHA facility or program or transports consumers on field trips and/or community inclusions as needed. May also ride as an aide to assist a consumer who may have behavioral challenges. Assists consumers in and out of vehicle. Maintains order and ensures safety of consumers. Ensures vehicle is properly serviced and maintains and keeps logs and other paperwork as required. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: **Education: ** High school diploma or equivalent with courses in industrial arts or related area. Must have a valid Michigan Chauffeur's license and maintain an excellent driving record. **Experience: ** Prefer experience in driving a van. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ** Must work well in a group setting and interact as a team player. Knowledge of traffic laws. Ability to serve public in a pleasant, courteous manner, to communicate with individuals effectively and deal with irate individuals. Ability to use tact and diplomacy and understand individuals from all social, economic and cultural backgrounds. The above job posting is only a summary of the job description, for a complete listing of all job responsibilities see the Job Description.