Transportation Driver - Home Of Guiding Hands Corporation

The Transportation Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure the safe transportation of clients to and fro...Knowledge, Skills, and Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the potential ability to perform the duties of the position and demonstrate safe driving experience in the operation of automotive vehicles.

Previous experience providing services to persons with developmental, learning or physical disabilities preferred, but not required.

A current, valid California Class A or B driver’s license with Passenger Endorsement at the time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter.

Drivers are subject to random drug screening as required to comply with CHP and DOT requirements.

All drivers are enrolled in the DMV Pull Program.

Current VDDP Certificate required within 90 days of employment.

Medical Card-DL51.

Current CPR and First Aid Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.

Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership.

Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under ambiguous guidelines

Drive 10+ passenger bus.

Drive automotive vehicles.

Ability to operate telephone, cell phone, push to talk units, two-way radios and GPS.

Ability to operate mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, adaptive equipment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, reach, carry, lift, bend, twist, stoop and kneel.  The employee is required to assist with lifting, moving, and transferring residents to and from vehicles and wheelchairs as necessary.  The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees and/or clients. Additionally, the individual may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work involves a significant amount of locomotion including the operation of agency vehicles (6-20 passenger buses) on various types of roads including freeways and in-town.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About HGH

Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services.  Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county-wide transportation services, and on-site activities at our resource center.

To see all our available career opportunities please visit: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/