Transportation Driver

WHO WE ARE

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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community. 

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities. 

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

This position will provide transportation of clients to and from appointments, hospitals, convalescent facilities, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, medical offices, and private residences in a safe, secure, and professional manner.

In addition to other duties, this position will:

• Transports clients utilizing company passenger vans in a safe and professional manner, following all state traffic laws.
• Effective communication with dispatch regarding schedule progress and instructions.
• Completes daily vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Always maintains vehicle clean.
• Reports safety and repair concerns immediately
• Assists clients and patients as needed to safely complete transfer.
• Accurately complete activity logs vehicle reports as required.
• Transport wheelchair clients on paved and unpaved surfaces
• Pick up and drop off clients at their destination as scheduled and on time satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
• Completes secure transport to and from pharmacy and medical provider.
• Effectively work with high-risk, vulnerable, client population, including chemically dependent persons.
• To perform this job successfully the Transportation Driver must be able to perform each essential duty.

Skills/ Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver's License with clean driving record as required by company driver insurance policy.
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational training and/or certification preferred.
• Minimum (2) years of on-the-job work experience in transporting individuals and driving a large capacity vehicle.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population Must comprehend and comply with all Driver Safety and Driver Training outlines.
• Must understand instructions in English (both written and spoken)
• Must be able to navigate and drive to different points of the city, operate GPS devices, 2-way radios and cell phone. 
• Must be comfortable driving a 12-15 passenger van and pass Van Driver test.
• Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure clients for transport.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass the company insurance requirements for drivers.
• Pass mandatory background check and motor vehicle check.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and future random drug screenings.

Important Notes

Must pass all drug and background screening, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening

Hours:  Full-time 40/hrs. including rotating holidays.

AHF Commitment

We at Broward House believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.