Driver - Class B - Full-Time - M-F Days - Adult Day Services
About The Position
Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more. Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society. Join us as we seek to be the most inclusive place for people with disabilities to live, learn, work & play easterseals.com/southerncal OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Safely transports passengers on assigned routes in accordance with all regulations.
Requirements
- Valid CPR and First-Aid Certifications.
- A valid Class B driver's license or the ability to obtain a Class B license and meet the standards of Easter Seals Southern California's Transportation Safety Program.
- Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, with all levels of staff and the general public.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to properly interpret and implement all policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively.
- Ability to walk, stoop, stand, kneel for extended period of time.
- Ability to push/pull wheelchairs on a variety of terrain.
- Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance from Community Care Licensing (if program requires).
- Ability to pass post-offer medical examination.
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving large multi-passenger or other large vehicles preferred.
- Paratransit preferred
Responsibilities
- Transportation of passengers during assigned outings.
- Ensures the health and safety of passengers by following all ESSC safety standards and California Vehicle Code policy and procedures.
- Maintenance of pre-use inspection log, safety log, and daily mileage log.
- Reports to supervisor promptly any accidents, injuries, or safety violations.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for passengers.
- Other assignments that may need the employee's expertise, knowledge, or ability.
Benefits
- CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services
- Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings
- Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, & vision, 401k program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, student loan counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, etc.
- We offer a career path with room to grow
- Great work culture & work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
