Van Driver

Van Driver

We are currently looking for a Full Time Van Driver to join our Ada Senior Center team located at the Ada Senior Center working.

Summary: Responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the Chickasaw Nation senior center. Ensures the safety of all passengers while driving tribal/GSA vehicle. Will deliver homebound meals to center participants and responsible for specific cleaning duties following daily routes.

Responsibilities:

• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Ensures proper delivery methods are followed and that orders are correct and delivered to the appropriate department
• Sweeps, mops, dusts, vacuums and performs basic cleaning and janitorial procedures
• Dusts, polishes, and cleans furniture in common areas and other areas as requested
• Assists in preparation of orders for food and food service products for cost effectiveness and efficiency of operation
• Inspects elder's residence and premises for minor home safety hazards and corrects immediately or reports needed repairs to supervisor
• Prepares daily reports
• Prepares monthly reports
• Maintains schedule to establish time and mileage as best possible
• Keeps vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each trip as well as checks for lost items
• Fuels vehicle, checks and adds fluid when needed in accordance with Chickasaw Nation standards
• Attends all required in-service training, school, required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings
• Transports Chickasaw citizens and other First Americans to and from appointments, meetings, and activities as needed
• Assists passengers and equipment on and off vehicle as needed, including operating mobility device lift and securing mobility device according to manufacturer's instructions
• Maintains first aid kits and fire extinguisher in all center vehicles
• Distributes menus, calendar of events and newsletters to homebound participants on daily route
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation
• Drive basic motorized vehicle
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations
• Care for people with diverse special transportation needs
• Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (i.e., addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Ability to listen to clients and respond with compassion
• Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
• Must be friendly with an outgoing personality
• Organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:

• Vacuum cleaner, basic equipment, knowledge carpet care
• Janitorial equipment and supplies

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Education:

• High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:

• Pass gaming background check
• Pass general background check
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
• Standard Driver's License
• First Aid Certification

Working Conditions:

• Customer service
• Elder/citizen homes
• Mix of office/non-office settings
• Outside, all weather conditions
• Structured
• Team-oriented
• Minor injuries, e.g. muscle aches, scratches, cuts or burns
• Communications written, verbal
• Interacts with elders
• Effective work relationships inside and outside organization
• Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
• Able to drive assigned vehicle types
• Frequently assist with lifting patients
• Moderately strenuous work
• Repetitive motions
• Sitting up to 75% of shift
• Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
• May work day shift
• May work evening shift
• May work night shift
• Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
• Home visits
• Travels up to 75%

Training:

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values:

Mission: To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. Vision: To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity. Core Values: The Chickasaw People, Cultural Identity, Servant Leadership, Selflessness, Can Do Attitude, Perseverance, Stewardship, Trust and Respect, Loyalty, Honesty and Integrity, Teamwork