Employment Transportation Driver-Part Time

Athelas Institute • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Part-Time DSP Driver provides safe transportation and direct support to individuals for up to 29 hours per week, promoting independence, dignity, and participation in community-based employment. The driver transports individuals to and from scheduled destinations in company or personal vehicles and provides support in accordance with each person’s Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan.

The role requires maintaining vehicles in clean, safe, fueled, and ready-to-use condition; following driving laws and agency policies; reporting accidents, incidents, violations, and maintenance concerns; and completing service notes, transportation logs, mileage records, and incident reports as needed. Drivers maintain professional relationships and treat individuals with dignity and respect while encouraging participation in decision-making and daily activities.

Drivers follow assigned schedules, respond to agency communications, check and respond to email daily, and attend required training, team meetings, and supervision. They must maintain current required certifications and use agency electronic systems for communications and documentation. Other duties may be assigned by the Transportation Director. Working hours and location may change to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements; driver must be at least 21 years old and have three years of driving experience.
• Driving record requirements are stated as no more than two points in the qualifications and essential functions, and no more than three points in the requirements section; a three-year driving record is required.
• Ability to safely operate agency vehicles and assist individuals entering and exiting vehicles.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to maintain professional conduct at all times.
• If using a personal vehicle, it must be reliable, clean, smoke-free, and adequately insured.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to six hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more based on the assigned supported person, using safe lifting and turning techniques or assistive devices.
• Ability to demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a supported person to standing, providing ambulation assistance, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in ASL, including the ability to interpret and translate accurately.
• DDA core competencies.
• Mandt Systems training.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• MTTP training.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport supported individuals to and from scheduled destinations using company or personal vehicles.
• Support individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan.
• Assist individuals on and off the vehicle when necessary.
• Keep company vehicles clean, safe, fueled, and ready for operation.
• Follow state and local driving laws and agency driving policies.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, violations, and maintenance concerns to a supervisor.
• Complete service notes, transportation and mileage logs, and incident reports as needed using the required electronic systems.
• Maintain professional relationships with individuals served, families, staff, and other professionals.
• Treat individuals with dignity and respect, encouraging participation in decision-making and daily activities.
• Attend required trainings, team meetings, and supervision sessions; complete all required and assigned trainings.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid, Mandt System, and Medication Technician certifications when required, refreshing them within required timelines.
• Follow assigned schedules and respond to agency communications as needed to transport individuals safely to and from work.
• Check and respond to emails daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury-duty leave.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire trainings.
• Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.
• Paid Medication Administration Training.
• Limited Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Sunny Day Fund, dependent on full- or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

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