Kennedy-Donovan Center seeks to fill Human Services Transportation Driver position

Position: Human Services Transportation Driver
Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Transportation Coordinator Benefits: Eligible
Supervises: N/A Location: Attleboro/New Bedford

Position Description:
Drives vehicles as assigned to transport persons with disabilities or special healthcare needs to
various locations as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Minimum 3 years driving experience, including experience driving multi-passenger vehicles
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Completion of CORI and RMV with acceptable results per KDC insurance company and GATRA policies
• Completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings with acceptable results per KDC and GATRA policies
• Valid Massachusetts or contiguous state Driver’s License appropriate to the type of vehicle they will be operating
• Acceptable driving status, as determined by KDC insurance company

Responsibilities:

• Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections and appropriately document the inspection
• Drive vehicles between consumer’s home and destination or between the program site and community destination(s)
• Adhere to prescribed route and time frame
• Comply with all traffic rules and regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
• Maintain safety and order on vehicle while in transit
• Ensure that when in transit, any medical equipment is positioned and secured to the floor, vehicle seat or wall of vehicles below the window line
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Assure that vehicle interiors are kept clean and safe for passengers
• Immediately report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs to supervisor
• Maintain agency standards of confidentiality
• Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others
• Promote teamwork and open communication among staff members and consumers
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to kneel and bend
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions, including highway and city driving
• Physically able to assist consumers entering and exiting vehicle
• Physically able to operate all safety equipment, including wheelchair tie-downs
• Physically able to propel consumers’ manual or power wheelchairs to assure safe movement on and off the vehicle lift.

Annual Training (REQUIRED):

• Safe Driving & Vehicle use as specified through GATRA contract
• Human Rights; Reporting of suspected abuse and neglect
• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions (adults and children)
• NVMAB
• Emergency/Evacuation procedure

Employment inquiries can be sent to jobs@kdc.org. Applicant can apply via that email or at kdc.org. Contact will be Maureen Dugas 774-206-1272.