Van Driver-Part Time

Athelas Institute • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

The Van Driver provides safe transportation for supported persons using company vehicles. The driver assists supported persons on and off the van and supports them in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, applicable Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan. The role includes keeping vehicles clean, fueled, and ready to operate; monitoring maintenance needs; and reporting problems to the supervisor. The driver must follow all applicable driving laws and agency procedures, complete required documentation, maintain professional relationships, communicate through agency systems and email, attend meetings, and complete assigned training. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 21 years of age.
• 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, providing ambulation assistance, and performing physical releases and restraints.
• Current CPR and First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certifications, refreshed within required timelines.

Nice To Haves

• DDA core competencies.
• Mandt Systems training.
• CPR and First Aid training.
• MTTP.
• 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.
• Support each person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, applicable Behavior Support Plan, and Nursing Care Plan.
• Keep the vehicle interior and exterior clean, fueled, and ready to operate.
• Ensure company vehicles are regularly maintained to safe operating standards and report maintenance problems to the supervisor.
• Follow local and state driving laws, including wearing a seat belt.
• Complete state- and agency-required documentation in accordance with applicable 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.
• Check and respond to email daily.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings.
• Complete required and assigned training and keep required certifications current.
• Perform other duties requested by the Transportation Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire training.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED