Driver Class B - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center

WORKDAYS/HOURS:    M-F 6:00-9:00am and 2:00-4:30pm

APPOINTED BY:                      Chief Executive Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO:                  Transportation Manager

BASIC FUNCTIONS:    Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Coordinator/Manager

 is responsible to transport program clients or Organization personnel to location, as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible to safely transport program client or Organization personnel to location as necessary with great sensitivity to clients’ needs.
• Is responsible to drive vehicle from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destination according to assigned schedule.
• Is responsible to assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle as needed.
• Secure passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trips.
• Operate radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.
• Pre-trip vehicle as required and needed.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Keep all assigned records of trips and behavior of passengers.
• Perform other duties when not driving, such as vehicle cleaning and other transportation tasks assigned by Transportation Coordinator.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong emphasis in customer service required.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and flexibility when working with students and families on all assigned duties.
• Knowledge of Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to deal with constant change in a fast- paced setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This classification does not formally supervise support staff currently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, frequently lift and/or move fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds.   Specific vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualifications:

• Current Class B driver license with passenger endorsements is required.
• VDDP is preferred, but will sponsor 
• Minimum six months (6) experience in Social Services or related field preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must complete a pre-employment health screening/TB test.
• Valid CA Driver License and reliable transportation.
• Clean DMV report.
• Must be able to successfully complete CPR and First Aid training during the orientation process and update certification annually.
• Sensitivity to elder and volunteers is essential.
• Must possess good oral communication and listening skills. Working knowledge and efficiency with the computer and telephone required.
• Able to work a schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends and be available for on call after hours one week per month.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form.
• Ability to deal with constant change in a fast-paced setting.
• Must be enrolled and able to pass random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Must be able to conform to applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to Title 17 and Title 22 of the State of California.
• Comprehend the *Mission Statement, Vision, and Values of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

*Mission: St. Madeleine Sophies Center educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.

Vision: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized innovative programs. We combine our culture of care and creativity with quality programs to provide liberal arts education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for life.

Values: Integrity, Innovation, Creativity, Advocacy, Quality, Sustainability, Education, Leadership, Kindness.