Driver

JOB SUMMARY

Under normal supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and supplies in a manner and condition that meets STTHS standards. In addition, this position will organize and implement recreational activities for patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:

• Pick up, transport, and deliver residents and supplies to various locations in the Southern California area
• Provide transportation services on a schedule or by ad hoc request

· Following all appropriate laws, operate vehicle safely, obeying traffic laws and agency regulations, including not texting or talking on the phone when the vehicle is being operated

· Secure the vehicle in its assigned spot at the site. When parking somewhere else, secure the vehicle as safely as possible to prevent damage and/or theft

• As needed, assist residents with entry or exit of the vehicle and/or assist in lifting patients who are not ambulatory, semi-ambulant, or have severe handicaps
• Load and unload supplies as assigned
• Properly secure loads for safe transport and to prevent damage
• Verify count and condition of materials loaded and unloaded; report damage, shortages, or overages to supervisor

· Complete all pre-and post-trip inspections; report any needs for repair or maintenance

· Maintain an acceptable driving record per agency guidelines and report any accidents, tickets, or moving violations immediately to supervisor

· Work with volunteers and other staff to meet agency expectations, particularly as it relates to patient interactions

· Provide feedback to the treatment team about each patient's participation, progress, or regression

• Maintain equipment, supplies, and associated records
• Follow all company and government policies relevant to company operations

· Work proactively and cooperatively with co-workers, staff, and management

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other business events

· Other duties as assigned

UNIFORM DRESS: STTHS black polo with black-colored cargo shorts or pants. Non company sweatshirts/jackets/base layers may be worn but they must be in STTHS colors (black or green) and free of graphics, wording, and large logos. Refer to the Employee Handbook for more details.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

§ High school diploma required:

§ Two years' experience providing transportation services preferred; and

§ One year of experience working with patients or members of a marginalized community.

Licensure/Certification - Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management:

§ Current CPR

§ Current valid California Driver License and a clear driving record.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret care plans, policies, internal documentation, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and basic communication including emails. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, and the general public. Full English fluency (read/write/speak) is required. Bilingual Spanish skills desired but not required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret situations, characteristics, behavior, etc. and respond appropriately.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of computer usage to assist residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Driver, the employee must be able to physically lift, move, and position patients as needed.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to drive for short and long periods of time through traffic. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STTHS operates multiple sites within Southern California. Work locations may change dependent upon the organization's needs.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee establishes and maintains effective work relationships with co-workers and customers, maintains regular attendance, understands and carries out a variety of oral and written instructions, has knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary, has the ability to learn office principles, practices, and methods, understands filing systems, including numerical, alphabetical, and chronological, learns a variety of procedures, policies, and services of the assigned work unit or program, performs assigned duties with efficiency and accuracy and maintains confidentiality. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position is in healthcare and while the primary responsibility is driving, the Driver may come in contact with patients with contagious illnesses.

Hours: Morning shift

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid toll fees
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person