CDL & Fleet Driver

PTSD Foundation of Americ•Houston, TX

2h•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL & Fleet Driver will contribute to the mission of the PTSD Foundation of America, safely transporting veterans to various locations and demonstrating the appropriate level of urgency, discipline, empathy, and professionalism in every situation. When not driving, the CDL & Fleet Driver will also learn to become an experienced and trusted advisor. Share with others information about their own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. Will work with at-risk residents, either with substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, and/or behavioral issues. The Camp Hope CDL & Fleet Driver will perform driving duties encompassing but not limited to transporting residents to required destinations, picking up/delivering donated materials, and maintaining and upkeeping fleet vehicles. Be enthusiastic about working with a diverse group of people with combat trauma while safely operating a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to 50-passenger buses, 12/15-passenger vans, 1-ton trucks, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Successfully pass a psych evaluation, background check, drug, and alcohol test.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to cope well under pressure.
Insurable with Class B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement (Required).
Self-care activities that encompass self-preservation of mind, body, soul, and spirit; to maintain safety, competence, and continued personal and professional growth.
Competency in Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word).
Successfully complete CRU Military 30-hour Care and Counsel for Combat Trauma, Safe Talk, and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certifications course within 180 days hired.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Military Veteran Preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess some knowledge and psychosocial aspects of PTSD and general mental disorders and an understanding of the needs of the Veteran Community.
Ability to deal with at-risk residents, either with substance abuse problems, psychiatric disorders, and/or behavioral issues.
Model skills and behaviors reflective of The Foundations' values.
Understand and maintain familiarity with crisis protocols as well as respond to crisis situations as they occur on Camp Hope grounds, at events, or on the road.
Complete necessary paperwork involved in documenting crises as they occur. Capable of maintaining a calm disposition that is not easily aroused or causes further adjustment difficulties.
Follow all traffic laws and regulatory procedures.
Assist passengers in boarding and disembarking from the vehicle.
Deliver cargo from destination to destination without damage or unnecessary wear and tear.
Immediately report all incidents, accidents, and other situations to the supervisor/manager.
Plan routes according to traffic and weather conditions to arrive at your destination in a timely manner.
Coordinate with staff to receive shuttle rosters and schedules to know whom and what you’re transporting and at what time.
Perform basic vehicle preventive maintenance, weekly maintenance checks, and report all discrepancies.
Excellent communication, charisma, and intimate knowledge of Camp Hope, leading and assisting in tours and VIP presentations, as well as maintaining an above-reproach discourse with the residents of Camp Hope.
Be able to work in a high-stress, rapidly evolving environment. Requires a very high level of flexibility and adaptability.
Assists with supply department operations as needed.
Interdisciplinary cross-training.
Any additional duties and projects as assigned.