Supportive Service Driver

COMHAR INC • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $20 - $23

About The Position

The dedicated driver will be utilized to transport agency members to a variety of appointments including but not limited to vocational workshops, medical/ behavioral health appointments. They will also be the primary trainers for other agency personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma
• Valid PA driver’s license required, CDL preferred
• A driver record with no significant restrictions is required
• Valid PA State Criminal, FBI, Child Abuse clearances.
• Clearance must be updated every 3 years per COMHAR policy.
• Must have a current ACT 31 (Child Abuse reporting certificate).
• Physical examination including TB test and hepatitis B.
• CPR w/AED & First Aid certification
• The driver must be capable of safely driving 15 passenger vans or other smaller vehicles.
• The driver must exercise good judgement in operating the vehicle, including obeying all traffic laws.
• The driver must be trained in de-escalation methods, crisis avoidance and crisis management skills.
• Exercise sound judgment in carrying out daily activities, handling crises, and emergencies.
• Ability to treat consumers with respect and dignity.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers.
• The vehicles may have individuals with behavioral health and/or physical disabilities. The driver must be able to manage certain behaviors in a professional and calm manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow a daily schedule for picking up and dropping off of clients to various appointments.
• Exhibit Flexibility with changes in the daily schedule.
• Provide assistance to consumers with onboarding and exiting vehicles, including those with mobility limitations.
• Conducting road tests for new drivers as well as annual road tests for continued drivers.
• Daily inspections of vehicles to ensure that vehicles are clean and safe to drive.
• Maintain accurate records of trips including mileage
• Maintain daily log, identification of vehicle cleanliness and damages
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Report and document incidents according to company protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees