New Hope New Horizons - Driver

Reports to: Program Director

Classification: Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Provide, promote, and assist consumers with training and support to maximize their potential through gainful

employment and meaningful activities. Transportation driver is responsible for transporting people of all abilities

to and from their homes to a variety of community destinations in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Assist consumers in the development of and participation in meaningful community activities, both

vocational and recreational

• Facilitate and promote opportunities and environments for consumers' personal grown and relationship

building

• Ensure implementation and documentation of the "individual service plan" as required and directed

• Serve as a role model for consumers and community members in terms of positive attitude and

interactions, work performance, and personal care

• Represent self, consumers, program, and agency in a positive manner with community members,

employers, volunteer site supervisors, Area Agency representatives, guardians, other team members, and

any other members of the community

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment at all times, including assistance with personal care, in compliance

with agency safety policies

• Learn, understand, and observe Client's Rights, behavior management guidelines, and the SCS Employee

Manual

• Respect the confidentiality of all consumers and staff

• Attend training for professional growth and development as required or as assigned by the supervisor

• Provide folks with transportation, as needed, (to & from home, job sites, & community activities) with

own personal vehicle or agency vehicle as available. Will inform the supervisor of any maintenance issues,

will complete any required reports for any incidents or injuries that occur during their driving route.

• driver must assure the safety of all riding in the vehicles. Seatbelts are required at all times when in a

vehicle and abide by all applicable state motor vehicle laws. Only hands-free cell phone devices may be

used while in transit. There is no smoking. eating or drinking in (except water) in vehicles.

• Other duties, as assigned

Competencies:

• Ability to work as a team member and interact with others in a professional and respectful manner

• Committed to providing quality social integration opportunities for all people

• Ability to make decisions in potentially stressful situations

• Adaptability, flexiblity, and resourcefulness

• Problem-solving skills

• works in collaboration with the program and all other agency staff to facilitate a team environment,

Demonstrate effective communication skills in building relationships with all consumers, family members,

and other support staff and co-workers.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of consumers with a multiplicity of needs in a variety of

environments

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two years of paid employment or two years of volunteer experience

• Working knowledge of the field of developmental disabilities services or the ability and desire to learn

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, auto liability insurance, clean driver, criminal, OIG, and BEAS

checks

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs