Van Driver - at Volunteers of America Hutchins, Texas

Volunteers Of America Texas

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TEXAS. Location: Hutchins, TX Rate of Pay: $23.11 per hour (17.75 hrly rate plus $5.36 p/hr additional Fringe Pay) Job Type: Full Time Why you'll love working with VOA-Texas:

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plans, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-To-Day

• Transports clients to required appointments, community service providers, and medical assistance.
• Maintains reports on vehicle maintenance and mileage and ensures vehicle mileage is documented each time vehicle is used.
• Maintains the overall cleanliness of the company vehicle. Ensure that no eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted in the vehicle.
• Uses vehicle to conduct VOA-TX business as directed.
• Purchases gas, oil and maintenance of the vehicle at the designated service station; submits all receipts to immediate supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Reports all accidents immediately. Complete accident report immediately at the scene of the accident. Secure complete information on all parties involved and forward accident report to the Facility Director.
• Ensures the safety of the clients while in transit and observes all federal, state, and local laws at all times.

Specific Monitor Duties

• Maintains the overall security and operational control of the assigned facility.
• Maintains chronological written records of events that occur during the shift.
• Monitors client movements inside and outside the facility.
• Controls contraband in facility through general observation, facility searches, and client searches.
• Ensures facility cleanliness by assigning and monitoring client work, morning duty, and extra duty assignments.
• Observes client behavior and reports to the Lead Residential Monitor in a timely manner any situations that are irregular or exceptional.
• Obtains urine specimens and breath samples to monitor client substance usage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a residential setting is preferred.
• A Texas Drivers License is required, clear MVR and the ability to be insured.