Intensive Outpatient Program; IOP Van Driver

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An "Agency Without Walls" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.

The Van Driver will have the responsibility to transport clients to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) site, office locations, community activities and home from the program as directed or as scheduled. In addition, the Van Driver will be responsible to keep the van clean and to assure proper maintenance routines so that the van is maintained in good

working order.

• Be available in a timely manner for all van activities
• Adhere to various pick up/drop off time schedules in a timely manner
• Keep the van clean
• Keep the van in good working order
• Maintain a good to excellent driving record
• Assure student/client safety during transport
• Maintain a pleasant/supportive/friendly attitude
• Adhere to all driving/speeding laws
• Do not use a cell phone while transporting unless absolutely necessary and then,
• Pull off the road when it is necessary
• Maintain a daily log of all trips including issues that occurred.

• Rhode Island Driver’s License – Required
• Chauffeur’s License – Preferred
• No recent driving violations
• Some experience working with adolescents
• Some understanding of mental health behaviors

• Ability to apply good common sense in all situations
• Proven ability to manage time and circumstances
• Ability to manage some age-appropriate behaviors to insure safety

$18.50-$20.00 Per Hour

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply.