PT Driver - DOC Programs

SUMMARY

Residential program for adult residents who are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse/special needs program. The Driver will provide transportation services for residents of the Hemm House re‑entry program, ensuring safe and timely travel to various destinations such as appointments, job interviews, and community services. This role involves maintaining the program vehicle, adhering to schedules, and supporting residents' successful reintegration into the community in addition to ensuring the security of the residence and residents while following established protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections.

• Provide transportation and escort clients to and from medical appointments, interviews, employment sites and other approved destinations.
• Implement appropriate security procedures in the facility and vehicles. Ensure safety of clients at all times.
• Oversee daily maintenance of program vehicle and submit appropriate reports.
• Update daily travel log.
• Pick‑up and deliver agency related business and house supplies.
• Supervise the residence, its residents and program activities.
• Account for each resident in and outside of the facility on a real‑time basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of residents and staff in the facility.
• Provide supervision and surveillance of residents, visitors, facility and perimeter.
• Ensure contraband is not brought into the facility by conducting facility searches.
• Implement appropriate safety and security procedures.
• Document all phone and resident contacts and make appropriate entries in correct logs to maintain continuity of services and client accountability.
• Assess and meet physical needs of residents.
• Monitor doors, medicine, and supplies.
• Conduct random tours of the residential facility and premises documenting time of tour, client accountability and facility concerns.
• Notify Supervisor or appropriate on‑call staff person in emergency situations.
• Stay current with ACA and PREA Requirements.
• Complete required annual training in compliance with due dates.
• Ensure accountability of clients per contractor requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supervision responsibilities include:
  Residential clients.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Relevant work experience with human service clients preferred.

• Successfully pass Criminal, Education, Substance Use Testing and Driver Background checks conducted by the Organization and Funder.
• Maintain background free of infractions which may result in termination of employment.
• Have access to an insured, registered vehicle preferred.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area.
• Working with addictive personalities; a basic understanding of human behavior; and utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations.

• Word processing.
• Simple accounting.
• Spreadsheets.
• E‑mail.
• Internet.
• Client Tracking Software.

• Ethical Behavior:
  Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships:
  Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internal and external, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively:
  Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation:
  Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the programs and to create new opportunities.
• Focus on Client Needs:
  Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork:
  Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead:
  Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions:
  Assess…