Program Aide/Driver

Devereux•Pittsburgh, PA

25d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Compeer Life Friends Program Aide & Van Driver plays a vital role in supporting our program and participants. This position is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation for program participants, while also contributing to the daily operations of the program as an active and valued member of the team. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux and PLEA are proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! PLEA has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. PLEA fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. PLEA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Valid PA Driver's License with a clean driving record
Must possess and maintain valid personal automobile insurance
ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
Must be 21 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in the operation of vans and equipment.
Knowledge of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
Ability to follow routing verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and to identify vehicle problems/malfunctions.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local traffic regulation.
Strong customer service orientation.
Must be able to move freely throughout the van.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
Highly motivated to work with special needs population and their families.
Ability to adapt to changes.
Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation for program participants to and from the program site and designated community locations.
Engage participants in recreational, social, and leisure activities that promote socialization, skill-building, and enjoyment, both formally and informally.
Support a welcoming and inclusive program environment by building positive rapport with participants and encouraging active involvement.
Monitor participant well-being during activities and promptly report any behavioral changes, concerns, or incidents to supervisory staff in accordance with agency protocols.
Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe program space , including tidying common areas, organizing materials, and ensuring supplies are readily available.
Collaborate with program staff to implement daily programming and contribute to a team-oriented approach to care and engagement.

Benefits

Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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