Driver/Monitor - Part Time

Venture Community Services Inc•Sturbridge, MA

About The Position

The Driver/Monitor reports to the Transportation Coordinator and is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting and monitoring developmentally or physically disabled individuals between their residences and the Day Program site. The position requires compliance with applicable DDS, Venture, and MART regulations and policies, as well as state and local laws. It is compensated hourly and follows a Monday–Friday split-shift schedule, with weekends and holidays off. The Driver/Monitor operates Venture vehicles, supports individuals entering and exiting vehicles, ensures they are seated and secured during travel, and provides physical assistance when necessary. Duties also include vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance needs, routine fueling, keeping the vehicle clean, completing incident reports, attending scheduled training and meetings, and communicating with the Transportation Director and RRI staff. The employee must wear the Venture-supplied uniform while on shift and maintain confidentiality and a positive demeanor.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Daily use of a vehicle on site and availability by telephone for daily contact.
Valid Class D license and at least three years of driving experience.
Obtain a one- or two-year DOT physical certification before employment begins and maintain DOT certification.
Pass acceptable annual CORI and 10-year driving-record checks.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or obtain certification before working with individuals.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to communicate clearly with peers and Direct Support Professionals.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and up to 150 pounds when assisting non-ambulatory individuals.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift.
Ability to handle job-related documentation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Safely transport and monitor individuals between their residences and the Day Program site.
Drive and operate Venture vehicles.
Safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights, and liberties.
Follow applicable DDS, Venture, and MART regulations, policies, and procedures, along with state and local laws.
Assist individuals entering and leaving the vehicle, including offering physical assistance and help with possessions when needed.
Ensure individuals remain seated while the vehicle is moving and assist with seat belts as needed.
Attend scheduled training sessions, staff meetings, and supervision.
Work cooperatively with drivers, monitors, individuals, programs, and families.
Keep the vehicle clean inside and out.
Inspect the vehicle before use using the Venture checklist and immediately report needed repairs or maintenance to the Transportation Coordinator.
Fuel the vehicle routinely.
Follow agency procedures and training to ensure individuals have every opportunity to obtain transportation.
Submit an Incident Report within 24 hours concerning individual-related communications.
Arrive at individuals’ residences within five minutes before or after scheduled time frames.
Immediately notify the Transportation Director of problems that impede safe, efficient transportation.
Wear the Venture-supplied uniform, including shirt and badge, while on shift.
Maintain confidentiality, a positive demeanor, and clear communication while managing multiple priorities.
Maintain required First Aid, CPR, AED, and Safety Care certifications.