On-Call Substitute Driver

Summary

Our Garber Transportation drivers are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. We provide safe, reliable transportation for clients, many of whom are older adults experiencing isolation, to medical appointments, errands, and social engagements in the metro area.  Hours of operation are between first pick-up at 8:00am to last pick-up at 3:30pm, Monday – Friday (no weekends or holidays when JFCS is closed.)

The On-Call Garber Driver provides transportation services to JFCS clients by covering scheduled shifts when staff drivers are unavailable due to vacations, illness, or other absences. The Transportation/Meals on Wheels Supervisor will provide as much advance notice as possible for driving assignments, recognizing that the on-call driver's availability may vary.

The person who joins us will become part of a long-standing, dedicated team of staff and volunteer drivers who are committed to providing safe, reliable transportation with kindness, professionalism, and respect.

Agency Information

JFCS is a multi-faceted human services agency with the mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS is a place where you can put your values to work every day. You will be able to:

• Make a positive difference in the lives of others.
• Feel energized to give your best effort and enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
• Learn, grow and accomplish new things.

JFCS serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values inclusion and diversity. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability. AA/EEO

Salary and Benefits

• Pay rate: $24.56 per hour (averaging 15 hours/week).
• Mileage and parking reimbursement.
• 401k with employer match.
• Wellness leave (MN Earned Sick & Safe Time) and MN Paid Family and Medical Leave.

Job Duties

Client Transportation (90%)

• Pick clients up at established locations and transport them to established destinations within desired timeframes.
• Assist with entry to and exit from the car.
• May escort between building and vehicle.

Client Needs (5%)

• Notify supervisor of changes in client status, concerns about clients and any out of the ordinary incidents including changes or cancellations.

Administrative (5%):

• Establish daily assignments with Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate, timely records including time sheets and expense reports
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of clients.
• Attend meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Participate in biannual performance evaluation reviews.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Experience

• Background in transportation or successful previous work experience.
• Knowledge of area roads and highways required.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.

Skills and Qualities

• Sincere commitment to consistently reflecting JFCS’s Values: compassion; inclusion; innovation; integrity; and collaboration.
• Ability to provide services in a caring way while observing professional boundaries.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to support older adults, who may have hearing, vision, or other disabilities.
• Excellent safe driving skills.
• Must be able to drive and be outdoors in changeable weather during all months of the year.
• Familiar with and able to use a cellular phone or other portable means of communication (not while driving).
• Ability to use GPS/navigation systems or maps to safely navigate assigned client routes and destinations.
• Bilingual in English and Russian preferred.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Must have use of car, valid Minnesota driver’s license, auto insurance with appropriate coverage limits and clean driver record. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, get in and out of car, assist ambulatory and frail adults getting in and out of car. Frequent oral communication. Occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, bending or climbing. Works with and around others. Daily use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Awareness of and ability to manage time to complete work. Subject to criminal and motor vehicle background checks.

Additional Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.