Van Driver

WELLSTONE • Cullman, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WellStone is seeking a motivated, responsible individual to fill the role of Van Driver and safely transport clients to and from their scheduled appointments. The selected candidate will adhere and comply with all traffic regulations, ensure the safety of clients during transport, maintain cleanliness of vehicle, and report any issues to the Facilities Manager. Providing great customer service is a must in this role. This is full-time position working Monday-Friday, 10:00AM to 7:00PM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and good 5-year driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff
• Willingness to work with a team with the clients' safety and needs as top priority
• Knowledge of roadway signs, signals, and proper traffic procedures
• Knowledge of local community, i.e. streets/routes, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience driving groups preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 14-passenger van to transport clients to and from their residence and WellStone for their scheduled appointments.
• Maintain cleanliness of van on a daily basis.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on van daily; keep track of maintenance schedule and report any issues to the Facilities Manager immediately.
• Adhere to the Department of Transportation rules and regulations regarding driving a vehicle and transporting passengers.
• Attend required training and safety courses in relation to duties.
• Maintain appropriate interpersonal boundaries to include adherence to Center rules and policies on client/staff boundaries.
• Observe clients and report any information as required to the Group Coordinator, Therapist and/or Program Director.
• Ensure that clients obey traffic laws by buckling and appropriately wearing seat belts, no littering, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

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