Full Time Driver

Saint Francis Ministries•Salina, KS

12d

About The Position

The Driver safely transports children and families to and from appointments and other destinations throughout the state. The role coordinates with transportation, office staff, and case teams; completes trip requests and medication communication when required; and ensures children have necessary belongings and medications during transport. The Driver uses electronic devices and systems for trip assignments, navigation, apps, and weather information, helps move vehicles and install or remove equipment, and works to reduce costs and deadhead miles. The position monitors assigned vehicle maintenance and assists with scheduling service. It also requires timely, professional documentation, adherence to state driving laws and organizational, legal, safety, licensing, accreditation, and contractual standards, and protection of clients’ rights. Significant or unusual incidents must be reported promptly to a supervisor, and critical incidents must be reported to DCF verbally within 12 hours and in writing within 24 hours. The schedule is flexible and includes weekends and holidays as needed, with daily travel throughout the state.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR/First Aid training.
NARCAN training.
Ukeru training.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen, MVR check, KBI check, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check, Adult Registry check, and FBI fingerprint check.
Ability to meet lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with children and families and/or in transportation.

Responsibilities

Safely transport children and families to and from appointments and other destinations throughout the state.
Maintain communication with transportation, office staff, and case teams.
Complete trip requests and medication communication for children and youth when required.
Complete concise, professional, and timely written or electronic documentation.
Ensure children have all necessary belongings and medications when transported.
Follow state driving laws and regulations and organizational safety procedures.
Use electronic devices and systems for trip assignments, navigation, apps, and weather information.
Assist with vehicle movement and equipment installation or removal as needed.
Focus on reducing costs and deadhead miles.
Monitor assigned vehicle maintenance and assist with scheduling service as needed.
Immediately report significant or unusual incidents to a supervisor for processing through risk management, clinical, and safety channels.
Report critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours and in writing within 24 hours.
Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow required directives, procedures, standards, rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
Protect clients’ rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.