VAN DRIVER-PART TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc.•Columbia, MD

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional DOT Driver provides transportation to supported persons using company vehicles and assists them on and off the van. The driver transports residents safely to and from destinations and supports each person in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), and Nursing Care Plan. The role includes maintaining clean, fueled, safe, and roadworthy company vehicles; reporting maintenance issues to the supervisor; following all local and state driving laws; and promptly reporting accidents, mishaps, violations, citations, or tickets to the direct supervisor. The driver completes required state and agency documentation on time, uses agency electronic systems for communication and records, checks and responds to emails daily, maintains professional relationships, treats everyone with dignity and respect, and attends scheduled meetings and required training. Other duties may be assigned by the Transportation Director. Working hours and location may change, and duties may include other related work to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license and at least three years of driving experience.
No more than two points on driving record.
Completed DOT physical or eligibility to pass a DOT physical.
Able to walk, stand, and sit for up to eight hours.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds or more depending on the assigned supported person, using safe lifting and turning techniques or assistive devices.
Able to demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a supported person to stand, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.
Maintain current status and refresh CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification within required timelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with IDD/DD.
Preferred DDA core competencies.
Mandt Systems Training.
CPR / First Aid.
MTTP.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation to supported persons in company vehicles and transport residents safely to and from destinations.
Assist supported persons on and off the van.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness, ensure it is fueled and ready to operate, and report maintenance problems to the supervisor.
Ensure company vehicles are regularly maintained to safe operating standards.
Follow local and state driving laws, including wearing a seat belt at all times.
Complete state- and agency-required documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support each person according to their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan.
Immediately report driving accidents, mishaps, violations, citations, and tickets to the direct supervisor.
Use agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident reports, and related tasks.
Check and respond to emails daily.
Maintain positive, professional working relationships and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings.
Complete all required and assigned training, and keep applicable certifications current and refreshed within required timelines.
Perform other duties requested by the Transportation Director.