Driver

Driver

Job Details

Job Location

Marathon – 3000 41st Ocean 1 – Marathon, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$20.00 – $22.01 Hourly

Job Category

Transportation

Description

Summary: The Driver is responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, safe transportation services for disadvantaged persons.

Illustrative Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

The duties of the Driver position include the following, as well as performance of other work related duties as assigned:

Gain and maintain familiarity with driving procedures, defensive driving skills and all certifications and examinations as required by law and by organizational policy

Drive vans on scheduled and unscheduled trips as assigned by the supervisor.

Maintain a safe driving record and report all moving violations to supervisor irrespective of whether they occurred on duty or not

Assure that all passengers are properly restrained during transit and that all items are securely stowed at all times during transit

Provide appropriate supervision, support and direction to passengers in the even of an accident, vehicle fire, passenger injury, or any untoward incident. Comply with all reporting procedures in the event of such incident, including vehicle accidents.

Maintain a safe and comfortable environment aboard vehicles at all times

Provide loading and unloading assistance to all passengers requiring such support. Such assistance may be verbal or physical

Knowledgeable about and operate wheel chair lifts and ramps

Maintain appropriate confidentiality about passengers in accordance with regulations and organizational policy.

Keep cell phone on and assessable at all times while operating Agency vehicle

Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and record maintenance in vehicle log

Maintain fuel level in van by completely filling at the end of every afternoon shift or as needed

Report any mechanical problems to Lead Driver, and/or Transportation Director immediately

Ensures that Agency vehicles are cleaned inside and out on a regular basis

Understanding of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality

Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.

Maintains a good attendance record.

Observes working hours

Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor

Works independently with minimal supervision

Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job

Work time is always productive

Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies

Is courteous to clients, staff, and all others.

Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.

Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.

Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision

Maintains a positive attitude toward work

Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.

Work area is clean and orderly.

Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.

Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the agency’s reporting procedures

Presents a positive personal image

Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor

Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ability to handle a client concern/grievance according to agency protocol.

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers

ability to prepare simple reports

ability to follow and interpret instructions

Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct

Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities

Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values

Knowledge of Incident Reporting

Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality

Familiarity with WestCare services and programs

Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers

Demonstrates respect for an individual’s cultural and ethnic values when interacting with staff and consumers

Articulates a working definition of trauma

Understands the impact of trauma

Understands re-traumatization

Ability to create a safe, welcoming physical, supportive, and relational environment for consumers and staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency

Experience:

Five years driving experience preferred

Language Skills:

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

HIV/AIDs 104 Basic Education

Valid CPR Certification

20 hours of continuing education required annually

Active CDL Driver’s License preferred

2 hour De-escalation course or training associated with licensed practitioner of the health arts

Infection Control- bi-annual training requirement

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Understands, communicates (both verbally and in writing), and collaborates effectively and with precision, given the time constraints of each task.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to pass transportation trainings

Ability to meet agency insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the county.

Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

Possesses sufficient means of independent mobility.

Familiarity with Monroe County

Level of access to PHI: Level 3

Level 3 – Limited access to record content. Staff may access specific PHI that is clinically/administratively appropriate but may not access the entire record.

Level of access to Facility:

P key, driver’s keys

Safety Sensitivity Level:

Level 3 – Low Risk (PGC employees)

Physical Demands: Occasionally= 1-33% of time performing task

Work Environment

Gloves are worn when cleaning.

Gloves are worn when using housekeeping and floor care products

Eye goggles are worn when pouring housekeeping and floor product

Gloves, mask, gown, eye goggles are used for Code Strong as required for the situation

Appropriate PPE will be worn as required by any chemical or exposure situation