CDL Driver | Cooling Center | Homelessness

Collaborative Support Programs • Kearny, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for seasonal Cooling Center NJCDL Bus Driver(s). The Cooling Center provides emergency daytime shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme summer heat. The program offers a safe, cool, and welcoming environment where unsheltered community members can escape dangerous temperatures during the day. In addition to relief from the heat, guests have access to basic support services, hydration, rest areas, and connections to community resources as available. The Cooling Center is designed to help protect vulnerable individuals from heat-related illness while promoting safety, dignity, and well-being throughout the summer season.

Requirements

• NJ Commercial Driver's License (CDL) REQUIRED.
• Clean driving record with no accidents or violations within the last 3 years.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of the surrounding community. (Hudson & Essex county)
• Must have a High School diploma / GED.
• Efficiency and time-management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
• Proven ability to engage and support individuals with mental health diagnoses using empathy and professionalism.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with working with the homeless population preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus!
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers in Hudson & Essex county to the Cooling Center in Kearny, NJ.
• Communicate effectively with passengers.
• Maintains orderly conduct of passengers on bus.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Report accidents, incidents, or mechanical problems to the center manager.
• Inspect the bus before and after each trip to ensure it is in good working condition and ensure cleanliness after each shift.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED