Classroom Aide/Driver 2 - Department 774

Bridgewell • Lynn, MA

32d

About The Position

The Classroom Aide/Driver 2 transports individuals safely to and from day service programs as their Driver. As an Aide, duties include developing, implementing, and supervising a training program designed to meet each individual's needs, case management of designated individuals, and participation in general duties.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 20.5 years of age or older, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must have a valid MA driver's license and a good driving record history with no more than 2 moving violations in the last three years.
• Requires acceptable annual CORI according to Bridgewell policy and a fingerprint-based national criminal background check per DDS regulations and policies.
• A Drug Screen and physical must be conducted as soon as possible after a successful interview; regular employment is contingent upon acceptable results according to Bridgewell policy.
• An annual driving record history will be verified and results are subject to MART approval based on regulations and annual MART audits

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to interact with patience and sensitivity in all contact with individuals, residential staff, parents, and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with and train individuals on specific day service plan objectives.
• Responsible for data collection of goals of each individual.
• Responsible for daily documentation of medical data or target behaviors.
• Participate in all general programmatic duties (arrivals, breaks, lunches, departures).
• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the program, follow the cleaning schedule, and report any maintenance issues.
• Protect each individual's rights and maintain confidentiality of any information relative to people.
• Complete any administrative duties as assigned.
• Participate in all required meetings.
• Maintain all appropriate certifications including FA/CPR and PABC.
• Assist all individuals in entering and exiting the vehicle and ensure all individuals have properly secured seatbelts.
• Interact with patience and sensitivity in all contact with individuals, family members, staff, and others.
• Operate the vehicle at all times within all federal, state, and local laws.
• Have good knowledge of routes and locations of all houses, day facilities, and emergency locations.
• Maintain and carry emergency fact sheets, daily attendance, and trip route sheets.
• Complete a quick vehicle safety checklist before beginning your assigned route and report any issues to your supervisor immediately.
• Immediately notify the supervisor of any variance in route time exceeding 15 minutes.
• Maintain all required certifications
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees