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 daily transportation and monitoring of developmentally or physically disabled individuals between their residences and the Day Program site. The role is compensated hourly and requires safe, efficient transportation in compliance with applicable DDS laws and regulations, Venture and MART policies and procedures, and state and local laws. The Driver/Monitor operates Venture vehicles, assists individuals with entering and exiting vehicles and with belongings when needed, safeguards individuals’ dignity and rights, and follows safety procedures during transport. The role also includes vehicle inspections, cleanliness and routine fueling, reporting maintenance needs or safety concerns, attending scheduled training and meetings, documenting individual-related communications, and communicating consistently with transportation leadership and staff. The position requires wearing a Venture-supplied uniform and maintaining 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 driver's 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 them before working with individuals.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to communicate clearly with peers and Direct Support Professionals.
Ability to handle job-related documentation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and up to 150 pounds when assisting non-ambulatory individuals.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift.

Responsibilities

Safely transport individuals between their residences and the Day Program site, arriving within five minutes before or after scheduled pickup times.
Drive and operate Venture vehicles and follow applicable DDS, Venture, MART, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures.
Safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights, and liberties.
Assist individuals with entering and leaving the vehicle, securing seat belts, and handling possessions when necessary.
Follow vehicle safety precautions and ensure individuals remain seated while the vehicle is in motion.
Work cooperatively with drivers, monitors, individuals, programs, and families.
Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle and routinely fuel it.
Inspect the vehicle before use using the Venture checklist and immediately report required repairs or maintenance to the Transportation Coordinator.
Follow agency procedures and training to ensure individuals have every opportunity to obtain transportation.
Submit an Incident Report within 24 hours regarding individual-related communications.
Immediately notify the Transportation Director of problems that impede safe, efficient transportation.
Attend scheduled training sessions, staff meetings, and supervision.
Wear the Venture-supplied uniform, including shirt and badge, while on shift.
Maintain confidentiality, a positive demeanor, and clear communication with the Transportation Director and RRI staff.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.
Maintain First Aid, CPR, AED, and Safety Care certifications.