Transportation Driver-Lake

Job Details

Job Location:

Michigan City, IN 46360

Position

Purpose:

Provides transportation services as assigned to the developmentally disabled populations in Lake County.

• Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public.
• Arrives to work on time.
• Keeps workspace clean and organized.
• Stays awake and alert while on work time.
• Works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as assigned.
• Works the full hours per week for the position.
• Effectively works under stressful situations with problem customers.

• Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Absolute commitment to creating and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Consistently willing to go out of the way to help others, takes initiative to improve client centered service delivery, and identifies solutions (not just problems) related to improving work conditions.
• Insists on a quality-focused experience for persons being served—maintains regular communication with internal staff to ensure continuous coordination of services. Communication is a critical component of role.
• Operates assigned equipment and vehicle in a safe manner.
• Complete daily inspection of vehicle and equipment, which involves repetitively getting in and out of vehicles of all size.
• Responsible for fueling all vehicles and taking all vehicles in for maintenance and other repairs.
• Provides transportation to assigned passengers.
• May be required to assist clients on and off of vehicles.
• Will be required to meet standards of direct support professionals for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Follow all local, state and federal regulations relating to transportation and developmental disability services.
• Report all incidents, problems and/or equipment defects immediately to the Manager of Participant Services or designee.
• Advise Manager of Participant Services or designee of any relevant information involving transportation in general and/or involving transportation clients.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work assigned (i.e., work logs, mileage sheets, passenger logs, etc…) in a timely manner.
• Attends necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development activities.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential protected health information.
• Complies with Paladin human resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc.
• Shall perform any additional tasks, duties or functions as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities.

• Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
• Operate two-way radio or telephone

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate services.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands
• Ability to work as a team member to facilitate service delivery.
• Patience and diplomacy when dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies.
• Ability to handle stress.

• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid Public Passenger/Chauffer License or for-hire endorsement.
• Must have a clear driving record.
• Must be reliable.
• Must have knowledge of LaPorte County’s Road system or ability to learn quickly.
• Must have sensitivity to elderly and developmental disability environments.
• Must be able to operate a wheelchair lift van.
• Must be able to physically assist individuals to and from, and…