Driver, , Transportation

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The Driver ensures that persons served are transported safely to and from the day site and the residence. They also engage with and monitor passengers for medical and behavioral issues during transport.

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM-9:00 AM; 2:30 PM-4:30 PM (split shift) – 20 Hours

• Safely transport persons served to assigned programs and locations, following procedures and protocols in place related to routes and time frames. Assist passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle and ensure all passengers are monitored for safe arrival at their destination. Assure all passengers have properly secured seatbelts and/or are secured in their wheelchairs (if applicable).
• Interact with patience and sensitivity in all contact with passengers, family members, staff, and others while ensuring a positive passenger experience.
• Be familiar with any conditions or behavioral issues that any passenger may have to be able to assist them.
• Operate the vehicle and vehicle equipment at all times within all federal, state, and local laws and in a manner that ensures the safety of passengers.
• Have working knowledge of routes and locations of all houses, day facilities, and emergency locations and report any issues to management related to route obstructions that impact services.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance including routine cleaning of exterior and interior, weather‑specific needs (e.g., winter snow removal), and complete safety inspections and yearly vehicle state inspections.
• Ensure emergency fact sheets for all passengers, route schedules, and written directions are present and report any issues to the dispatcher and/or your supervisor immediately.
• Complete the vehicle safety checklist before starting your assigned route, ensure signage in rear windows reflects accurate occupancy status, and complete the attendance and mileage sheet after each route. Verify all passengers off the van at the end of each shift.
• Immediately notify the dispatcher and/or your supervisor of any variance in route time exceeding 15 minutes.
• Complete incident reports, as required, under the Bridgewell Incident Reporting Policy and Procedures.
• Maintain all required certifications, including a valid MA or neighboring state driver's license, satisfying MART regulations and no more than three moving violations in the last ten years.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 19 years of age or older, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must have a valid MA or neighboring state driver's license and, per MART regulations, maintain a satisfactory driving record with no egregious violations.

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to interact with patience and sensitivity in all contact with individuals, residential staff, parents, and facility staff.

• Acceptable annual CORI results according to Bridgewell policy and a fingerprint‑based national criminal background check per DDS regulations and…