Classroom Aide/Driver 3

Bridgewell • Danvers, MA

9d

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Classroom Aide/Driver to transport individuals safely to and from day service programs and support them during program activities. As an aide, the employee develops, implements, and supervises training programs tailored to individual needs, provides case management for designated individuals, and participates in general program duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

The role includes working with individuals on day service plan objectives, collecting goal data, documenting medical information or target behaviors, assisting with program routines and upkeep, protecting individuals’ rights and confidentiality, and completing administrative tasks and required meetings. As a driver, the employee assists individuals with entering and exiting the vehicle, ensures seatbelts are secured, follows applicable driving laws, knows program and emergency locations, carries required trip and emergency documents, completes pre-route vehicle safety checks, and promptly reports vehicle issues or significant route delays.

Employment requires acceptable background-check results, a drug screen and physical with acceptable results, and driving-record approval under applicable policies and regulations. The role requires maintaining applicable certifications, including FA/CPR and PABC. Bridgewell describes a collaborative work environment, health benefits, paid time off including the employee’s birthday, training and development opportunities, additional compensation for on-call rotations, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 20.5 years of age.
• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license and a good driving record, with no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Ability to interact with patience and sensitivity with individuals, residential staff, parents, and facility staff.
• Obtain acceptable annual CORI results and pass a fingerprint-based national criminal background check under DDS regulations and policies.
• Complete a drug screen and physical following a successful interview; regular employment is contingent on acceptable results.
• Pass annual driving-record verification, with results subject to MART approval under regulations and annual MART audits.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, drive a 12-passenger and/or handicap-accessible van, climb in and out of vehicles, and have a normal range of eyesight and hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with and train individuals on specific day service plan objectives.
• Collect data on each individual's goals.
• Document medical data or target behaviors daily.
• Participate in general program duties, including arrivals, breaks, lunches, and departures.
• Help maintain and upkeep the program, follow the cleaning schedule, and report maintenance issues.
• Protect individuals’ rights and maintain the confidentiality of information about them.
• Complete assigned administrative duties and participate in required meetings.
• Maintain required certifications, including FA/CPR and PABC.
• Assist individuals entering and exiting the vehicle and ensure seatbelts are properly secured.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain knowledge of routes and locations for houses, day facilities, and emergency locations.
• Carry emergency fact sheets, daily attendance records, and trip route sheets.
• Complete a vehicle safety checklist before each assigned route and promptly report issues to the supervisor.
• Immediately notify the supervisor of any route-time variance exceeding 15 minutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED