Part-time Driver

JFS Housing, Inc., develops affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities. Our campus community in the Village of Brown Deer provides residents with more than a place to live. This is truly home, with all the amenities to live an active life. What makes our community truly unique is how it fosters social interaction among neighbors yet ensures security and privacy.

Job Description:

Responsible for safely driving tenants in the facility’s vehicles to and from medical appointments as needed, up to 20 hours per week. Under the direction and supervision of Resident Care Coordinator, and/or Director of Assisted Living, perform all tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive residents to and from designated pick up and drop off locations
• Follow pick-up and delivery schedule as determined by Resident Care Coordinator.
• Ensure all passengers use adequate seat belts
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure resident wheelchairs in vehicles when appropriate
• Performs safety checks on the facility vehicles each time before operation
• Refuels vehicles as needed
• Drives vehicles in a safe manner following traffic regulations
• Assists participant riders in getting on and off the vehicles
• Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort
• Follows guidelines should an accident occur
• Contacts RCC and/or Director of Assisted Living, as needed, to ensure a driver is available for all trips scheduled
• Carry out other duties as assigned