On-Call Rehabilitation Department Driver

As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Rehabilitation Services Manager, provides safe and courteous transportation to clients participating in rehabilitation programs.

Essential Functions:

* Provides safe, courteous transportation to clients participating in the rehabilitation programs.

* Maintains cleanliness, fueling, and operational readiness of assigned vehicles.

* Drives staff when necessary to perform professional activities.

* Demonstrates quality customer service as perceived by all customer groups and is ethical in relationships with consumers, coworkers, families, visitors, and members of the community.

* Assists clients with mobility aids, adaptive tools, and personal items during entry and exit from vehicles.

* Supports off-site training activities and field trips as needed by the instructional team.

* Communicate promptly with staff and clients regarding schedule changes or delays.

Additional Functions:

* Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

* Valid driver's license

* Excellent driving record

* Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and mid-afternoons

* Available for on-call driving assignments with 48 hours' notice

* Ability to use own vehicle or company fleet vehicle (mileage tracking required)

Working Conditions:

* Considerable daily travel, usually within a 20-mile radius of campus

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran