Transportation Driver-Lake County at Paladin in Michigan City, IN 46360

Job description

• Position Purpose: Provides transportation services as assigned to the developmentally disabled populations in Lake County.

Responsibilities

• 1. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• 2. Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public.
• 3. Arrives to work on time.
• 4. Keeps workspace clean and organized.
• 5. Stays awake and alert while on work time.
• 6. Works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as assigned.
• 7. Works the full hours per week for the position.
• 8. Effectively works under stressful situations with problem customers.
• 1. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• 2. Absolute commitment to creating and maintaining a positive work environment.
• 3. Consistently willing to go out of the way to help others, takes initiative to improve client centered service delivery, and identifies solutions (not just problems) related to improving work conditions.
• 4. Insists on a quality-focused experience for persons being served—maintains regular communication with internal staff to ensure continuous coordination of services. Communication is a critical component of role.
• 5. Operates assigned equipment and vehicle in a safe manner.
• 6. Complete daily inspection of vehicle and equipment, which involves repetitively getting in and out of vehicles of all size.
• 7. Responsible for fueling all vehicles and taking all vehicles in for maintenance and other repairs.
• 8. Provides transportation to assigned passengers.
• 9. May be required to assist clients on and off of vehicles.
• 10. Will be required to meet standards of direct support professionals for persons with developmental disabilities.
• 11. Follow all local, state and federal regulations relating to transportation and developmental disability services.
• 12. Report all incidents, problems and/or equipment defects immediately to the Manager of Participant Services or designee.
• 13. Advise Manager of Participant Services or designee of any relevant information involving transportation in general and/or involving transportation clients.
• 14. Maintain accurate documentation of work assigned (i.e., work logs, mileage sheets, passenger logs, etc…) in a timely manner.
• 15. Attends necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development activities.
• 16. Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential protected health information.
• 17. Complies with Paladin human resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc.
• 18. Shall perform any additional tasks, duties or functions as assigned.

Requirements

• 1. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• 2. Ability to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities.
• 1. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate services.
• 2. Work with minimal supervision.
• 4. Ability to work as a team member to facilitate service delivery.
• 5. Patience and diplomacy when dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies.
• 6. Ability to handle stress.
• 1. Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid Public Passenger/Chauffer License or for-hire endorsement.
• 2. Must have a clear driving record.
• 3. Must be reliable.
• 4. Must have knowledge of LaPorte County’s Road system or ability to learn quickly.
• 5. Must have sensitivity to elderly and developmental disability environments.
• 6. Must be able to operate a wheelchair lift van.
• 7. Must be able to physically assist individuals to and from, and in and out, of assigned motor vehicle.

Skills

Required

• Operate two-way radio or telephone.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Must have a clear driving record.
• Must be reliable.
• Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel.
• Ability to twist, push, or pull.