Van Driver (Non Commercial) Full Time

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Crownsville, MD

About The Position

The Van Driver transports clients using agency vehicles and helps ensure transportation needs are met across the facility and agency sites. The role includes maintaining vehicle cleanliness and equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs, completing routine vehicle inspections, and reporting accidents or incidents. When not driving clients, the employee assists with facility duties as needed and as directed by the Division Director. Work follows established regulations, policies, and procedures, while requiring initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to work effectively with clients and help them adjust to their specific problems.
Basic knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
Knowledge of vehicle care and maintenance.
Knowledge of the local area and ability to use GPS systems.
Ability to work various shifts.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Transport clients to appointments in agency vehicles, pick up prospective clients, and transport clients among agency sites.
Coordinate regular agency vehicle maintenance with the Supervisor, including oil changes, inspections, and other maintenance.
Arrange for repairs to body damage on agency vehicles.
Clean the inside of the vehicle before each client pickup and after each client drop-off.
Ensure vehicle equipment, including dispatching hardware and software, is functioning properly.
Work with facility staff to ensure transportation needs are met.
Complete written vehicle inspections routinely as determined by the supervisor.
Report vehicle accidents or incidents in the region in coordination with the Risk Management Department and Supervisor.
Treat clients and staff with dignity and respect.
Assist with routine facility duties as needed and at the Division Director's direction when not driving clients.