WAV Single-Rider Program Lead Driver

Provide safe, reliable, and person-centered transportation for individuals with disabilities, supporting access to essential services, community activities, and independent living.

The Center for Independent Living (CIL), founded in Berkeley as the nation’s first independent living center, is a pioneer of the disability rights and independent living movement. Our radical legacy is rooted in peer-led advocacy, cross-disability solidarity, and the belief that all people with disabilities have the right to live with dignity, choice, and freedom. Today, CIL provides advocacy and direct services that increase awareness, collaboration, and opportunity among people with disabilities and the broader community.

Our programs equip people with skills, knowledge, and resources to challenge ableism, eliminate barriers, and pursue lives they value.

The Center for Independent Living (CIL) is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and professional Transportation Driver to support individuals with disabilities in accessing their communities. This role provides safe, timely, and respectful transportation while promoting independence, dignity, and community integration. Drivers play a key role in ensuring participants can attend essential appointments, programs, and community activities.

• Provide safe, reliable transportation to and from designated locations
• Ensure trips are completed in a timely and efficient manner (typically within a two-hour assignment window)
• Assist passengers as needed while maintaining respect for their independence and dignity
• Provide door-to-door support, offering a higher level of care than standard curb-to-curb services
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and organizational transportation policies

• Accurately record trip details, including start/end times and mileage
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner for reimbursement and program tracking
• Report incidents, delays, or concerns to program staff promptly

• Follow direction from program staff and adhere to established procedures
• Maintain clear, professional communication with staff and participants
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability in scheduling and completing assigned trips

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • No license suspensions within the past 2 years
  • No major moving violations within the past 3 years
• Ability to safely perform driving duties, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Continued employment may require participation in drug and alcohol testing in accordance with organizational policy and applicable laws
• Ability to pass background and driving record checks
• Ability to provide or obtain certification in transporting individuals with disabilities; willingness to complete required training upon hire
• Commitment to maintaining a low-scent environment in vehicles (e.g., avoiding perfumes, colognes, or scented products)

• Compassion, patience, and commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a calm and adaptable approach
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and practice cultural responsiveness
• Dependability and strong sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of Bay Area transportation systems and roadways is a plus
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment
• Experience working with diverse communities, including Black, Indigenous, communities of color, and low-income populations
• Familiarity with Independent Living, Disability Rights, and…