Van Driver-Part Time

Athelas Institute • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Van Driver transports supported persons in company vehicles and supports them in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, applicable Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan. The driver assists supported persons on and off the van, transports them safely, and maintains a clean, fueled, and roadworthy vehicle. Maintenance concerns and any driving accidents, mishaps, violations, citations, or tickets must be reported promptly to the supervisor.

The role requires compliance with local and state driving laws, including seat-belt use, and completion of required state and agency documentation by applicable deadlines. The driver maintains professional working relationships, treats everyone with dignity and respect, checks and responds to email daily, participates in scheduled meetings, and completes required training. Staff use agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, and incident reports. Other duties may be assigned by the Transportation Director. Working hours and location may change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience, with no more than two points.
• Completed DOT physical or eligibility to pass a DOT physical.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more depending on the assigned supported person, using safe lifting and turning techniques or assistive devices.
• Ability to demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a supported person to stand, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.
• Complete required trainings and maintain current CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certifications.

Nice To Haves

• DDA core competencies.
• Mandt Systems training.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• MTTP training.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD.

Responsibilities

• Transport supported persons safely to and from destinations using company vehicles.
• Assist supported persons on and off the van and provide support consistent with applicable person-centered, behavior support, and nursing care plans.
• Keep the vehicle clean, safe, fueled, and ready to operate; report maintenance problems and ensure the vehicle is regularly maintained to safe operating standards.
• Follow local and state driving laws, including always wearing a seat belt.
• Complete required state and agency documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Immediately report driving accidents, mishaps, violations, citations, and tickets to the direct supervisor.
• Use agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, and incident reports.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Check and respond to emails daily and attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings.
• Complete assigned trainings and keep CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certifications current within required timelines.
• Perform other duties requested by the Transportation Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire trainings.
• Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.
• Paid Medication Administration Training.
• Limited Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Sunny Day Fund, dependent on full- or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED