Full Time Driver

Job Title

The driver safely transports children and families to various appointments from varied locations statewide.

Responsibilities

Maintains open line of communication with transportation, office staff, and case team.

Completes Trip Requests and Medication Communication for child/youth when required.

Performs job tasks according to professional, organizational, and legal standards.

Complete written or electronic documentation in a concise, professional, and timely manner.

Assures children have all necessary belongings and medications when transported.

Must follow and adhere to state driving laws and regulations.

Effectively uses electronic devices and systems that provide trip assignments, navigation, apps, and weather satellite usage.

Assist with vehicle movement as needed, along with equipment installs/removals.

Focus on reduction of costs and deadhead miles.

Responsible for monitoring assigned vehicle maintenance and assisting with scheduling service, as needed.

Safely transport children/families to and from destinations.

Work flexible schedule, including 50% of weekends and holidays as needed.

Travel daily throughout the State.

Immediately reports significant/unusual incidents to Supervisor for processing with Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels.

Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.

Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.

Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Ensures clients' rights are protected.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid

NARCAN Training

Ukeru

Prefer two years' experience working with children and families and/or transportation.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.

FBI Fingerprint check.

Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.