Driver (Full-Time) - Park Avenue Center

Our mission is to Empower People to Improve Their Lives by living our core values of:

Clients First - Own It -  Believe It -  Get Better -  Got Your Back

Our vision is A Place where People Want to Work and Clients Want to Come

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, Park Avenue Center Drivers provide excellent customer service in all functional areas of their work which includes regular interaction with clients, Park Avenue Center employees, and the surrounding community. Providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services in our fifteen passenger vans is the first priority of this position. Other duties may include vehicle maintenance, light grounds keeping responsibilities (i.e. trash removal from buildings, salting for ice, etc.), and occasional clerical work.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transport clients and Park Avenue Center Employees to and from the treatment centers, court appointments, and other approved activities;
2. Execute daily interior and exterior vehicle inspection including maintaining appropriate gas levels, cleanliness, checking tire pressure, etc.;
3. Coordinate other vehicle maintenance including oil changes and alert the Maintenance Supervisor of additional service needs;
4. Maintain accurate and detailed driver log by noting relevant events and any and all changes in vehicle condition throughout each shift;
5. Examine the properties and parking lots each shift to maintain facility cleanliness;
6. Perform light clerical work as necessary (i.e. entering data entry, filing, or copying);
7. Receive incoming phone calls and transfer to appropriate staff members;
8. Greet and direct clients and visitors while transferring client belongings to residences;
9. Maintain positive public relations with referring agencies and businesses in the community;
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Possess a valid Driver's License or have the ability to procure one in a timely manner
2. At the time of hiring, must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding the hire date and sign a statement attesting to that fact
   
3. Able to lift 15 lbs. regularly and 40 lbs. occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation;
4. Possess a working knowledge of issues regarding confidentiality
5. Possess strong verbal skills and demonstrate the ability to present a positive professional image.

Additional information

This is a Full-time position averaging at least 40 hours per week with shifts available Monday and Friday 6:30am-12pm and Saturday 7:00am-1:30pm, Sunday 7:00am-1:00pm. More shifts and flexible schedules may be available, the starting rate is $17.50/hour.

Eligible for Medical, Dental and Vison benefits after first 30 days of employment.  401k 4% company match after first 6 months of employment. 120 hours of PTO eligible in year one of employment.  

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.