Part-Time Van Driver

Carey Services Inc•Marion, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carey Services is seeking a Part-Time Van Driver to transport individuals served to and from the agency. This role requires patience, compassion, and kindness, with a focus on working with people and ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable, and punctual, with a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability requirements.
Must be able to learn (instruction provided) basic principles of teaching.
Must have good basic mathematical computation and English Language writing knowledge.
Ability to be adaptive and flexible.
Excellent communication skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, cooperation and shared goals across different departments.
Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, or sit for periods of time and to lift 40lbs.
Must possess the sensory capabilities necessary to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, shoes, ear plugs, etc.
Must be able to follow all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise.
As required by specific job requirements, must know first aid, health and safety measures, or build an acceptable competence level by post-hire training.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Individuals with Disabilities is desired.

Responsibilities

Driving agency vans and wheelchair accessible vans, transporting individuals with disabilities to and from the agency.
Transferring people that have a variety of physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities and getting them where they need to go.
Monitoring passengers for any related problems and report problems immediately to supervisors.
Providing care and services to individuals in their care.
Monitoring vehicles for any maintenance or operational problems and reporting problems to the supervisors.
Maintaining agency vehicles and accompanying equipment in a clean, secure, and orderly fashion.
Reporting and record keeping – responsible completing required forms and reports accurately and in a timely manner.