Part-Time Driver for Adults-Morning Shift

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: SJOG - WESTVILLE, NJ Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.50 - $22.50 Hourly Job Shift: Day Hours: 20 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 6:30am-10:30am. CDL: $22.50 an hour. Non CDL $20.50 an hour. Benefits Paid Vacation, Personal, and Holiday Time Off NJ Sick Leave 401(k) with company match after one year of employment Pastoral Care Services Free staff lunch every Friday Position Summary The Driver position drives Agency vehicles and performs timely, accurate, and safe pick‑ups of passengers. This role ensures the efficiency of vehicles, reports concern of safety to management, and maintains appropriate paperwork. The Driver recognizes that the highest quality of service is delivered with Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility, the core values of the Agency, and maintains confidentiality of departmental records, persons, and activities. Agency Expectations of Coworkers Understands and supports the Agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Understands and Respects the Catholic Identity of The Hospitaller Order of St. John of God and St. John of God Community Services. Adheres to Agency and departmental policies and procedures. Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency while maintaining information in a confidential and needs‑to‑know manner regarding persons served, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Performs duties as the workload necessitates by demonstrating flexibility, efficient time management, and the ability to prioritize one’s workload. Responds appropriately to interruptions, emergencies, and various safety and evacuation drills. Treats attendance and punctuality as essential components of the job. Communicates on a timely basis with a supervisor about departmental issues and concerns affecting the safety and well‑being of all. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drives Agency vehicles and makes scheduled pick‑ups of passengers based on the scheduled route. Maintains cleanliness and safety of vehicles. Assists on loading, unloading, and security of passengers with wheelchairs. Assures seatbelt safety of all passengers. Conducts inspections of vehicle post and pre‑trip and maintains appropriate records. Assists in maintaining proper seasonal ground upkeep at the Transportation Center: de‑icing parking lots and walkways, debris removal such as lawn clippings, weeds, leaves, etc. Performs Janitorial duties at the Transportation Center within agency safety and hygiene standards. These include general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal and other related tasks. Adheres to drug and alcohol, accident, and other random screening. Participates in planning and implementing cross‑training/cross‑utilization for various department functions. Observes Agency and departmental procedures concerning safety, emergencies, behavior management, and professional conduct. Monitors client areas for safety and ease of access. Participates in all Safeguarding Trainings related to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Participates in departmental meetings, information sharing and in‑service training. Offers ideas for improved services and operations. Develops professional competencies; keeps abreast of related literature, enhances technical skills and knowledge. Promotes teamwork. Works flexible hours as needed based on program needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications for the Position High School diploma or equivalent required. State of NJ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements preferred. Clean driving record required. Experience in driving a passenger vehicle preferred. Required skills, knowledge, and ability to perform job. Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships. Ability to learn new tasks quickly. Effective oral and written communication skills. Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) Specifications Lifting unassisted: Up to 25 pounds, from the floor level to the at waist level. (O) Lifting assisted: Up to 50 pounds, from any level. (O) Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position or moving about a work area. (F) Sitting: Remaining in a normal, seated position. (F) Bending/Stooping: Continual, intermittent flexing of the spine; bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. (F) Crouching/Kneeling: Bending legs at knees; coming to rest on knees. (F) Crawling: Moving about a surface on hands and knees. (O) Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from or toward the force. (F) Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. (F) Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs, and hands and arms. (O) Repetitive finger/hand movements: Usage or other special equipment operated. (R) Precise finger/hand movements: Seizing, grasping, turning, or otherwise performing precision work with hand or hands. (R) Close vision: Clear vision at 20 inches or less. (F) Distance vision: Clear vision at 20 feet or more. (F) Color Vision: The ability to identify and distinguish colors. (F) Peripheral vision: To observe an area that can be seen up/down or to the left/right, while the eyes are fixed on a given point. (F) Depth perception: The ability to judge distance and spatial relationships. (F) Focus adjustment/ability: To adjust eyes to bring an object into sharp focus. (F) Distinguish foreground/background sounds. (R) Hear high/low frequencies. (R) Hear/process for conversation speech. (F) Effective articulation. (R) Voice Projection. (R) Read and write at a high school level. (F) Taste: The ability to distinguish different flavors. (O) Smell: The ability to distinguish different scents. (O) Touch: The ability to distinguish tacually. (O) #J-18808-Ljbffr ST JOHN OF GOD COMMUNITY SERVICES