Driver - DOC Programs

Overview

Residential program for adult residents which are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse/special needs program. The Driver will provide transportation services for residents of the Millicent Fenwick 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 as necessary
• 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 the 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 insure continuation 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 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience: Supervision responsibilities include:
  Residential clients
• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Relevant work experience with human service clients preferred.
• Clearances: 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 the termination of employment. Have access to an insured, registered vehicle preferred. Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities: 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.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word processing, Simple accounting, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet, Client Tracking Software
• Personal characteristics: Ethical behavior;
  Build relationships;
  Communicate effectively;
  Creativity/Innovation;
  Focus on client needs;
  Foster teamwork;
  Lead;
  Make decisions;
  Organize;
  Plan;
  Solve problems

• Typically an office and residential program environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to nonstandard workplaces.
• Lift up to 25 lbs, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, use fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required include close vision.
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Full Benefits package:
  Medical, Dental, Vision

• Hourly Rate: $16-$18
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match

EEO Statement NJAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses.