ADA Driver/Outreach Worker

United Planning Organization • Washington, DC

41d • $20

About The Position

The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, District of Columbia, and has served the residents of the District since 1962.
Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington: A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents”; our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.”

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this position or any other position currently advertised on our website. Please visit us at
www.upo.org [http://www.upo.org] to view all of our vacancies and to learn more about our company and services.

POSITION: ADA Driver/Outreach Workers (3-Positions)

PROGRAM/DIVISION: Shelter Hotline Program/
Community Health Division

The Shelter Hotline Program transports clients to various shelters and other programs designated locations 365 days per year, 18-24 hours per day. The ADA Driver/Outreach Worker will transport homeless clients in need of wheelchair accessibility to and from scheduled and approved destinations along assigned routes and/or designated point to point service destinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience operating a 15- passenger vehicle.
• Must possess a current Class D driver’s license, DOT card/certification.
• Current five (5) year driving record cannot exceed more than two points.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights, holidays and weekends, and drive during all types of weather.
• Must have strong comprehensive geographic knowledge of Washington, DC in order to effectively navigate the streets and neighborhoods.
• Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively use or learn to use Microsoft Office programs (specifically, Outlook and Word) and use electronic time-keeping program.
• Possess effective organizational and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read, write, in order to submit written reports as required.
• Possess the abilities to work well under extreme pressure.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments

Nice To Haves

• First-Aid & CPR certification.
• Bilingual/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Transport homeless clients in need of wheelchair accessibility to and from scheduled and approved destinations along assigned routes and/or designated point to point service destinations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees