Elderly Transportation Bus Driver On Call

Elderly Transportation Bus Driver On Call

Primary responsibility is ensuring elders are transported with care and respect, from their homes to the Elderly Congregate Lunch program, and safely returned home afterward.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain transportation reporting logs.
• Communicate with clients to confirm pick-up times when needed.
• Distribute informational materials to clients as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Analyze and solve problems within available/appropriate means.
• Maintain a clean vehicle.
• Have a willingness to learn or knowledge in the safe transporting of wheelchair bound and handicapped clients.
• Have a willingness to learn or knowledge in proper lifting techniques for lifting clients.

The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Supervisory authority is none.

Qualifications include:

1. Previous experience working with elders; preferred.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with elders and disabled community along with program staff in a positive manner.
3. Ability to get in and out of vehicles frequently and with ease.
4. Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
5. Current, valid driver's license, vehicle, and appropriate vehicle coverage as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the Tribe's vehicle insurance policy.
6. Ability to pass a routine and caregiver background check.

Personal contacts include daily contact with Nutrition Program staff and clients.

Physical requirements include the ability to get in and out of vehicles frequently and with ease. Some bending, and lifting may be required. The driver must be able to do all movements associated with transporting clients.

Work environment is smoke-free in all Tribal Buildings.

Travel requirements are none.

Behavior and attitude require performing in both a professional and personable manner. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

Application submittal requirements include:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below. Complete the forms and save them. Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting. All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.