Warming Center Driver | Ocean | Homelessness

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. CSPNJ
, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for 2 seasonal drivers to operate the Warming Center, an emergency overnight shelter for the unhoused from November through March.

• Must have experience driving a 10-12 passenger van.
• Transport passengers in Ocean County to the Warming Center in Toms River, NJ.
• Communicate effectively with passengers.
• Maintain orderly conduct of passengers on bus.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus, if needed.
• Report accidents, incidents, or mechanical problems to the center manager.
• Inspect the bus before and after each trip to ensure it is in good working condition and clean after each shift.

• Hourly Rate: $30.00 (Holiday Shift Pay: $100 on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day).
• 2 part‑time shifts available (Up to 29 hours per week). No benefits.
• 7:00 am – 10:00 am
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

• Experience driving a 10-12 passenger van REQUIRED.
• Clean driving record with no accidents or violations within the last 3 years.
• Prior experience as a bus driver preferred.
• High School diploma / GED.
• Efficiency and time‑management.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
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  CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.