Driver/ Generalist - Department 900

Bridgewell • Lynn, MA

2d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Driver/Generalist to transport individuals safely to and from day services and residences on morning and afternoon routes, and to provide support to Transportation, Day, or Residential services as needed. Generalist duties may include direct care in day or residential programs to fill vacancies or provide additional staffing, transporting individuals on errands or appointments, and other general transportation work.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., for 30 hours per week. The role requires maintaining required certifications and completing transportation, vehicle-safety, administrative, and incident-reporting duties. The employee may work across day, residential, and other program settings and provide personal care when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 19 years of age and at least three years of driving experience.
• Valid Massachusetts or neighboring-state driver's license.
• Satisfactory driving history under MART regulations, with no egregious violations and no more than three moving violations in the past ten years.
• Ability to interact patiently and sensitively with individuals, residential staff, parents, and facility staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle frequently and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move at least 20 pounds; lifting up to 50 pounds is preferred.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van and/or handicap-accessible van and manually operate the lift when necessary.
• Normal range of eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
• Normal range of hearing, with or without corrective equipment.
• Acceptable annual CORI and fingerprint-based national criminal background check as required by DDS regulations and policies.
• Completion of a drug screen and physical after a successful interview; continued employment is contingent on acceptable results.
• Annual driving-record verification, with results subject to MART approval.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport people served to assigned programs and locations according to established routes, procedures, and timeframes.
• Assist passengers when entering and exiting the vehicle, monitor safe arrival, and ensure passengers are secured with seatbelts or wheelchair restraints as applicable.
• Interact patiently and sensitively with passengers, family members, staff, and others.
• Become familiar with passengers’ conditions or behavioral issues to support them appropriately.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of routes, residences, day facilities, and emergency locations; report route obstructions or other issues to management.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance, including cleaning vehicles, addressing weather-specific needs such as snow removal, completing safety inspections, and obtaining annual state inspections.
• Ensure passenger emergency fact sheets, route schedules, and written directions are available; promptly report missing materials or other issues to the dispatcher or supervisor.
• Complete the vehicle safety checklist before each assigned route and ensure rear-window occupancy signage is accurate at the beginning and end of routes.
• Complete attendance and mileage sheets after each route and report issues promptly.
• Immediately notify the dispatcher or supervisor of route delays exceeding 15 minutes.
• Maintain required FA/CPR and PABC certifications.
• Work with people served in day, residential, and other program settings and participate in program duties, including personal care when necessary.
• Complete assigned administrative duties for Transportation or other assigned programs.
• Complete incident reports as required by Bridgewell policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across more than 100 programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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