Van Driver

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Grayslake, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide door-to-door transportation of Little City participants. Additional responsibilities include safe operation of agency vehicles, following protocols for routine vehicle checks and care, reporting any participant safety, mechanical or operational problems, and completing any required documentation.

Requirements

Valid Illinois driver’s license required.
Must meet the insurance requirements per Little City policy in order to be placed on the Approved Driver list.
Must have a driving record in good standing according to State Illinois Secretary of State office MVR.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate vehicle equipment.
Ability to maneuver an occupied wheelchair into a tie down position.
Ability to perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED certificate, preferred.
A minimum of one-year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities desired.

Responsibilities

Transport participants by picking up, transporting and dropping off at their scheduled location.
Assist participants with getting in and out of the vehicle as needed.
Act in a professional manner, observe the rights of persons served and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain transportation logs and records according to established policies and procedures.
Operates vehicle safely including observing speed limits, local traffic regulations, and Little City policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-trip/post-trip visual inspections of vehicle, equipment, and supplies (e.g. tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, safety equipment).
Report any participant safety, mechanical or operational problems immediately to the supervisor.
Keep interior and exterior of vehicles clean.
Take vehicles for safety vehicle inspections, maintenance repairs, refueling as needed or if requested.
Maintain a good driving record.
Serve as a positive role model for individuals served.
Attend staff meetings when required.
Any other reasonable duties as assigned.
Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
Successfully complete Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.