Van Driver

Job Description

Job Description

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Van Driver to provide transportation for participants attending our Adult Day Health Programs in Fall River.

This part-time position offers 30+ hours per week with a pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 per hour . The schedule is Monday through Friday and consists of a split shift, with driving routes typically lasting 3 to 4 hours each within a service window of 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Adult Day Health Program is a medically-based program that helps the participant remain independent while promoting good health and well being. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Transport program participants according to established safety rules and road regulations, set by D.O.T.
• Ensure all required safety equipment is present, secured, and fully stocked before each route.
• Assist participants with entering and exiting the vehicle and escort them to and from their residence or destination using appropriate safety techniques and equipment, including gait belts when required.
• Secure all walkers, canes, and wheelchairs safely within the vehicle. 
• Ensure all passengers have secured seatbelts and wheelchair restraints on at all times.
• Complete the daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets. 
• Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocols and inform either the Assistant Transportation Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator of all service needs.
• Maintain a daily transportation log (route sheet) that includes drop off/ pick up times and participant attendance. 
• Keep exterior and interior of vehicle clean and free of potentially hazardous materials. 
• Report all accidents, major or minor, to the Transportation Coordinator. 
• Serve as a driver for outings at various Adult Day Health Programs. 
• Submit weekly trip reports consisting of mileage and gas receipts.
  
   

Education and Experience:

• Experience with either elders or the disabled (ADH). 
• Maintain a valid drivers license with good driving record/proven record of vehicle safety.
• Possess the ability to safely push, pull, load, and unload participants requiring wheelchairs. 
• Possess the ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Successfully pass a preemployment drug test in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing. 
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certified.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.
  
   

Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, pre-employment physical, drug testing and be enrolled in our drug and alcohol testing consortium.

This is a partial benefits eligible position (21+ hrs. per week or more). We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 403b pension plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Generous earned sick time.

Full time employees over 30 hours are also offered medical, dental, vision insurance.