Van Driver

Devereux • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PLEA Compeer Life Friends is hiring a Van Driver for its Recreation Program in Oakland, Pennsylvania. The driver provides safe, reliable transportation for program participants to and from the program site and designated community locations. The role also supports the program’s daily operations and contributes to recreational, social, and leisure activities that encourage socialization, skill-building, and enjoyment. The Van Driver helps maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment by building positive rapport with participants and encouraging their involvement.

The position is based at 160 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The pay rate is $16 per hour. PLEA maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an equal opportunity employer.

Devereux describes itself as a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization. Its ASCEND career accelerator program offers behavioral healthcare workers career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills support, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment. Benefits described for eligible full-time employees include medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services; student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance; paid time off accrual beginning on the first day; a 403(b) retirement plan with matching; voluntary supplemental life and accident coverage; and an employee assistance/work-life balance program. Drug screening is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must possess and maintain valid personal automobile insurance.
• ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Skill in operating vans and equipment.
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
• Ability to follow routing verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local traffic regulations.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to move freely throughout the van.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
• Motivation to work with people with special needs and their families.
• Ability to adapt to changes.
• Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for program participants to and from the program site and designated community locations.
• Engage participants in recreational, social, and leisure activities that promote socialization, skill-building, and enjoyment.
• Support a welcoming and inclusive program environment by building positive rapport with participants and encouraging active involvement.
• Contribute to the daily operations of the recreation program as an active and valued team member.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and identify vehicle problems or malfunctions.

Benefits

• ASCEND career accelerator program with career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills support, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment.
• For eligible full-time employees: medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary, employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

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