Van Driver - Adult Day Health

Van Driver

*** $500 SIGN ON BONUS ***

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Van Driver to provide transportation for participants attending our Adult Day Health Programs in Fall River. This part-time position offers 30+ hours per week with a pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday and consists of a split shift, with driving routes typically lasting 3 to 4 hours each within a service window of 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Adult Day Health Program is a medically-based program that helps the participant remain independent while promoting good health and well being.

Job Responsibilities:

• Transport program participants according to established safety rules and road regulations, set by D.O.T.
• Ensure all required safety equipment is present, secured, and fully stocked before each route.
• Assist participants with entering and exiting the vehicle and escort them to and from their residence or destination using appropriate safety techniques and equipment, including gait belts when required.
• Secure all walkers, canes, and wheelchairs safely within the vehicle.
• Ensure all passengers have secured seatbelts and wheelchair restraints on at all times.
• Complete the daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets.
• Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocols and inform either the Assistant Transportation Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator of all service needs.
• Maintain a daily transportation log (route sheet) that includes drop off/ pick up times and participant attendance.
• Keep exterior and interior of vehicle clean and free of potentially hazardous materials.
• Report all accidents, major or minor, to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Serve as a driver for outings at various Adult Day Health Programs.
• Submit weekly trip reports consisting of mileage and gas receipts.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with either elders or the disabled (ADH).
• Maintain a valid drivers license with good driving record/proven record of vehicle safety.
• Possess the ability to safely push, pull, load, and unload participants requiring wheelchairs.
• Possess the ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Successfully pass a preemployment drug test in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certified.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.

**Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, pre-employment physical, drug testing and be enrolled in our drug and alcohol testing consortium.**

This is a partial benefits eligible position (21+ hrs per week or more). We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 403b pension plan, flexible spending account, three weeks paid vacation, twelve paid holidays, generous earned sick time. Full time employees over 30 hours are also offered medical, dental, vision insurance.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality. Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.