Driver

Description

POSITION TITLE: Driver

POSITION REPORTS TO: FTS Operations Manager

ORGANIZATION

VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.

Please visit www.vipservices.org to learn more.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the FTS Operations Manager, conducts safe, prompt and professional operation of the agency vehicle to ensure transportation services to individuals in the shelters and other departments accordance with agency policies and procedures.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

· Operate agency vehicle to escort staff and clients to assigned destination for treatment services.

· Transport, pick up and deliver documents and materials to indicated or scheduled designations.

· Maintain a weekly schedule of driving assignments for Shelter sites.

· Must perform Pre/Post trip vehicles inspections and report findings to FTS Operations Manager.

· Conduct daily inspections for vehicle operation, safety and maintenance.

· Complete daily and weekly vehicle inspection reports

· Be prompt to resolve any potential operational, safety or maintenance problems with the vehicle.

· Maintain good working relationships with staff and clients in all departments.

· Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Facilities, Transportation, Security, or the FTS Operations Manager or the Direct of Shelter.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

· Clean driving record at time of hire and all times during employment.

· Ability to interact with patients of diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.

· Excellent and professional interpersonal skills.

· Knowledge of the New York City area, especially the Bronx and Queens boroughs.

· Prior experience in a substance treatment/health setting is preferred.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

· Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.

· Works in inclement weather. Temperature extremes of 10° - 100°.

· Must lift maximum 60 lbs.

· Works at multiple sites, inside and out.

· Operates motor vehicle.