Van Driver

Foundation Communities Inc•Austin, TX

13d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Van Driver provides safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation to residents of Foundation Communities' supportive housing communities. This service helps residents access healthcare, employment, education, essential services, and community activities, supporting their independence and well-being. Residents may face barriers to housing stability, including mental health conditions, substance use disorders, disabilities, chronic health conditions, or histories of homelessness. The position transports residents to individual appointments and essential services, provides scheduled weekly trips from SRO properties to grocery stores and other locations supporting basic needs, and transports groups to community activities and events. The Van Driver also provides respectful, customer-focused service; inspects and maintains the assigned vehicle; safeguards vehicle-related resources; and follows organizational policies for vehicle operation, safety, and incident reporting. Work is performed primarily in a passenger vehicle and community settings, with frequent travel throughout the service area. The schedule may be flexible, including early mornings, based on program and resident needs. The role involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials; required training, PPE, and supplies are provided.

Requirements

Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record that meets Foundation Communities' insurance requirements.
At least one year of professional driving and/or customer service experience.
Ability to provide respectful, trauma-informed, and customer-focused service to people from diverse backgrounds, including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, disabilities, or other barriers to housing stability.
Ability to safely operate a passenger van, conduct routine vehicle inspections, and maintain accurate transportation logs and documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and safely enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to safely operate a passenger van in varying traffic, road, and weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach frequently, and climb or stoop occasionally.
Must successfully complete Foundation Communities' driver qualification process, including an initial driving assessment and annual driving evaluations.
May be required to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, based on program and resident needs.
Must follow established protocols when cleaning bodily fluids if required.

Nice To Haves

Professional driving or customer service experience transporting passengers or working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation for residents to medical appointments, dialysis, benefits agencies, employment services, educational programs, and other essential services.
Provide scheduled weekly transportation for residents of Foundation Communities' SRO properties to grocery stores and other locations that support access to basic needs.
Transport resident groups to community outings, educational or recreational activities, and events at other Foundation Communities properties.
Treat residents with professionalism, respect, patience, and courtesy while promoting a safe and welcoming environment.
Conduct required daily pre-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
Maintain the assigned vehicle, including ensuring adequate fuel, keeping it clean, and coordinating routine maintenance and repairs in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain and safeguard vehicle-related resources, including fuel cards, keys, and required documentation.
Follow Foundation Communities policies and procedures related to vehicle operation, accident reporting, resident transportation, and driver safety.
Maintain transportation schedules while responding professionally to changing transportation needs.