Driver

Devereux•Newfoundland, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Part-time, split shift similar to a school van schedule. Devereux Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living and promoting growth in the areas of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment.

Requirements

Two or more years driving experience.
Good documentation and organizational skills.
Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clear record.
Requires walking and standing 1/2 to 3/4 of the workday; 1/4 to 1/2 of the workday sitting.
Frequently requires stooping, bending.
Occasionally requires lifting weights up to 50 lbs.
Requires vision and physical ability to regularly operate Devereux vehicles.
Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention techniques.
Significant and frequent use of physical requirements associated with verbal and written communication.
Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and appropriate transportation for all Pocono Center residents
Be responsible for supervision of residents and seeing that their physical, emotional and personal needs are met in situations where professional accompaniment is not necessary
Assist Coordinator in vehicle maintenance
Perform safety inspections on assigned vehicles and ensures that vehicle is clean inside and out
Respond to emergency situations as necessary
Serve as courier when needed
Attend in-service training programs to develop skills in dealing with residents effectively
Exercise the rules of safety at all times
Have access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our diverse employee population.
Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator.

Benefits

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
PayActiv (access to up to 50% of wages before payday)
ASCEND career accelerator program (career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance)
100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty five thousand annually for graduate)
Student loan repayment
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
Dental
Prescription drug
Preventative care
Mental health services
Continuing education assistance
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
Employee assistance / work-life balance program