Program Support Asst I, Driver

Applications due by January 27, 2025

 

Pay: $17/hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!  Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:30pm

This full-time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.  Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Support Asst I, Driver will assist with transporting clients enrolled to and from Adult 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.

This position will also serve as a backup to our Van Driver.

When performing this task, the incumbent will provide transportation services to our clients.

 

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 Adult Day Program in a safe and timely matter.

The incumbent must be able to alter their route according to 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 Van Driver will communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, and staff personnel.

In addition, the driver will engage and maintain conversations/interact...