Program Support Assistant I, Driver

Goodwill of Colorado

    Job Description

JOB CODE & TITLE: 251 – Program Support Asst I, Driver

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Support Assistant I, Driver, will assist with transporting clients enrolled to and from Day Programs on a fixed route, as well as assisting with community integration activities into the community.  These activities include client interaction such as assisting with feeding, daily games/exercises, etc. When performing this task, the incumbent will provide transportation services to our clients.

Pay: $18.00/hour 

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00AM-3:00PM 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Transportation:

• The Program Support Asst I, Driver must exhibit sound judgment when speaking with and assisting the clients. The incumbent will pick up and drop off clients from their home and deliver them to and from the Day Program in a safe and timely matter. The incumbent must be able to alter their route according to the daily pick-up schedule, adjusting for the safest and most efficient course to deliver clients to the program and back home. The incumbent must be able to read and understand maps and use a GPS (Global Positioning System) and follow all rules and regulations driving in the State of Colorado. This position is also responsible for driving clients to and from community activities throughout the week.

Van Maintenance and Safety:

• The Driver is responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle’s interior and exterior. The driver will ensure all clients utilize seat belts at all times as well as assist clients on and off the vans at all times. The driver will ensure the vehicle’s fuel tank is maintained at least half full at all times.

Tracking and Reporting:

• The Driver will conduct and document the vehicle inspection sheet for the vehicle prior to operating and report any vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor immediately. The driver will maintain a good working knowledge of vehicle accident reporting.      

Relationship Management: 

• The Driver will communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, and staff personnel. In addition, the driver will engage and maintain conversations/interactions/responses with clients that encourage independence and respect. The incumbent will also perform all other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience: 

• One (1)-year of experience driving a 14-passenger van is preferred.  

Other:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients that may have intellectual and/or development disabilities, cognitive disorders, learning disorders, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease.  


• At Goodwill’s expense, the driver must be willing to be certified in CPR and 1st Aid.


• Must maintain a professional attitude, appropriate hygiene, dress/grooming and be punctual/dependable.  


• Must be comfortable driving in inclement weather.


• Occasional overtime may be required. 


• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),


• 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,


• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition. 

Core Competencies:  

• Communication, Level 1


• Customer Focus, Level 1


• Excellence, Level 1


• Knowledge and Skills, Level 1


• Teamwork, Level 1


• Trust, Level 1

Functional Competencies:

• Compassion


• Problem Solving, Level 2


• Resilience, Level 1

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 251 – Program Support Asst I, Driver Dept Number: 5110

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)


• Frequently (3-4 hours)


• Occasionally (1-2 hours)


• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASSIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASSIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY 

   At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER 

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY 

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping – CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements – CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING – CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING – CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - CONTINUOUSLY - Driving