Transportation- Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

All applicants must have a smart phone or tablet with internet access and location capabilities.

While this position specifies responsibilities, requirements and duties in certain operational areas, this person is an employee at will of Independent Living Services, Inc. and will be expected to respond to such requests not specifically contained herein. This person must maintain the attitude that he/she works for the total organization, and as such, exhibit proper cooperation, enthusiasm and interest in all areas deemed necessary for the continuing success of ILS programs.

Knowledge of the ILS Policy and Personnel Manuals is required.

This person will provide necessary transportation services for people who receive services from ILS. This position works directly under the supervision of ILS Apartment Manager.

General duties and guiding principles:

• Focus first on the person being served, and understand that my role in direct supports will require flexibility, creativity, and commitment.
• Know and respect the values of the people I support and facilitate their expression of choices related to those values.
• Provide advocacy when the individual's preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked.
• Encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving services while also being attentive reducing their risk of harm.
• Develop relationships with the individuals I support that are respectful, based on mutual trust, and that maintains professional boundaries.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in the ILS Employee Handbook, and follow any behavior management plans in effect for specific individuals.
• Help individuals I support understand and express their rights and responsibilities.
• Recognize that each individual I provide services has potential for lifelong learning and growth.
• Assist the individuals I support to understand their options and the possible consequences of their options as they relate to their physical and emotional health and well being.
• Be conscious of my own values and how they influence my professional decisions.
• Maintain competency in my profession through continued learning and attending and being an active participant in staff meetings and trainings.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for my actions and decisions.
• Recognize the importance of modeling valued behaviors to co-workers, individuals receiving services, and the community at large.
• Practice responsible work habits.
• Being on time for work.
• Completing all necessary documentation to assure compliance with all state and federal regulations. These may include, but are not limited to: daily data sheets and clinic notes, attendance logs, time records, incident reports, behavior reports, accident reports, seizure reports, etc.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality for all consumer information, and facility operations.

Job Duties (Vehicle Transportation)

• High School Education or equivalent
• Maintain a current negative Health Card or chest x-ray (TB skin test).
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and demonstrate safe driving skills;
• Seven years driving experience and possess a valid AR/Other state driver's license in good standing;
• Possess a good driving record for the last three years;
• Must be insurable as an ILS driver through ILS insurance;
• Have proof of current personal vehicle liability insurance;
• Ability to observe and record data to fill out reports;
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and consumers through use of telephone and/or other verbal means;
• Ability to follow necessary procedures in case of emergency situation(s);
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Drivers must have no health conditions that would compromise the safety of the passengers in their care while…