Driver - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Department: Transportation

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Join a mission‑driven organization where your work truly matters.

New Horizons, Inc. is a well‑established nonprofit located in Unionville, Connecticut, dedicated to helping adults with disabilities thrive in their own independent living communities. We provide a comprehensive continuum of services, including barrier‑free housing paired with thoughtful, individualized support, designed to promote independence, dignity, and opportunity.

Beyond housing, New Horizons, Inc. proudly operates Sunshine Wheels, a social enterprise transportation program serving individuals throughout the Farmington Valley and beyond—helping people stay connected to their communities, workplaces, and essential services. With strong fiscal management and proven program models, New Horizons is both a stable and forward‑thinking organization.

When you join New Horizons, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a compassionate team united by purpose. Here, your skills and dedication directly improve lives, strengthen our community, and create meaningful, lasting impact.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Provide transportation for adults with physical disabilities or the elderly. Cross training in dispatching/scheduling to support the needs of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Safely transport individuals in specially equipped vehicles
• Follow pre-determined transportation schedules.
• Perform daily pre and post vehicle safety check.
• Assist tenants in boarding and leaving vehicles.
• Ensure the safety of passengers by securing wheelchairs in vehicles at all times.
• Operate vehicles in a responsible and safe manner by using SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES. Safety belts are to be worn by both drivers and passengers at all times.
• Use vehicle radios to report progress regularly and to report problems at once.
• Cross train in dispatching, utilizing computer software to analyze and assign resources appropriately and cost effectively
• Generate daily/weekly medical and recreational rides including data input into the dispatching software and processing payments accordingly
• Collaborate ongoing with drivers, customers, external facilities/providers to provide excellent customer service
• Report all vehicle maintenance problems or accidents to Transportation Coordinator immediately and in writing.
• Routinely clean Village vehicles inside and out.
• Keep a daily transportation log.
• Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with NHV Safety Check for Van Drivers Policy and Procedure.
• Use NHV vehicles to run village errands and/or deliveries as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Works in the transportation office area as well as vans and buses.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is involved with tenant and medical transportation riders.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a current CT Public Service License in good standing.
• Must have one of the following endorsements F, S, V or A.

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.