Driver
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to: Social Services Director
Department: Social Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Title: Driver Position Status: Essential
Home/Life Services Inc. established in 1995, is a community-based, human services organization committed to improving the economic and social health of families impacted by homelessness. Operating from a client centered perspective, Home/Life provides a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the social and economic independence of its families served. By developing and implementing innovative services and programs within our Families with Children’s facilities, we provide case management and job counseling, as well as help our families access the economic housing support that allows them to enter and stay in permanent housing.
Under the direction of the Social Services Director, The Driver will be responsible for transporting clients to apartment viewings and appointments with various agencies
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Driver include but not limited to:
Administrative:
· Update mileage records and submit on a monthly basis
· Report any incidents or accidents
Programmatic Achievement:
· Transport clients to permanent housing, apartment viewings, and other appointments
· Assists families with moving in and out of facilities
· Assist with loading and unloading the van with the Maintenance Department for each facility
· Operates facility vans on all type of road ways
· Must communicate with Program Director on whereabouts on a daily basis
· Interact with clients professionally
· Must answer phone calls when called (unless driving)
· Visually inspect the interior and exterior of the vehicle on a daily basis
· Must make sure that it is clean at all times
· Must ensure van is in excellent working condition (i.e., making sure the vehicle has enough gas, keeping up with oil changes, making sure brakes are working properly)
· Must ensure that the vehicle is taken to proper inspections and that registration is up to date
· Must ensure that the E-Z Pass is adhered properly and is reading correctly when going through tolls
· Adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations to avoid accidents
· Will be held accountable for operator’s Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations
· In the event of an emergency, essential employees are required to report to work as scheduled
Duties and responsibilities subject to change based upon assessment of company needs
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
· High School Diploma or equivalent is required
· Must have a valid Driver’s License which passes a license record check
· One year of experience in Transportation Services preferred
· Must be able to interact effectively with facility staff, client population and administration (verbally and in writing)
· Must be capable of heavy lifting at least 50 lbs.
· Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
· Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus