PT Driver / Possible FT

Requirements:

• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License in good standing
• The position is Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break. The rate of pay is $18.50 per hour. If and when the position is converted to full-time the benefits will include PTO (vacation, personal, sick time and 6 paid holidays). Medical benefits will be available after 90 days.
• Minimum of four years driving experience
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Required to participate in random quarterly state mandated drug test and drug screening for cause
• All employees are required to complete criminal background, central registry, CAIR and drug testing prior to employment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Essential Duties

o Transport all clients to and from planned doctor appointments and outings, making sure that there are enough seats, tie downs, etc.

o Routine inspection and maintenance of all company vehicles

o Maintain appropriate fuel and fluid levels for all vehicles

o Follow transport schedule and assist with all rehab/day program transport needs picking up client lunch, outings, appointments, etc.

o Report all needed repairs to the Director of Compliance

o Utilize designated service stations for all fuel, maintenance, and repairs and collect all accompanying documentation for each service

o Responsible for cleanliness of the interior and exterior of all Universal vehicles

o Report all incidents/accidents to all appropriate parties and complete follow-up procedures

o Attend all scheduled staff trainings and meetings

o Keep the driveways and parking areas free of debris at all times

o Regularly communicate transport matters to supervisor to ensure smooth provision of transportation services for Universal clients

o Assist in maintaining all vehicle records, including, but not limited to, registration, insurance, repairs, logs, and DDD sheets

o Must cooperate with licensee and department staff with any inspection’s investigations and any inquiries

Physical Demands:

• On a daily basis, almost constant interaction with brain-injured individuals
• Required to lift, carry, push, and pull brain-injured individuals and objects (some of whom weigh as much as approximately 300 pounds). Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pul 150 or more pounds. Frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach.
• Must be able to speak, hear and see. Depth perception is required.

Working Conditions:

• Involves regular interaction with a wide variety of unpredictable and often inappropriate conduct and comments by brain-injured individuals
• Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or any potentially infectious material.

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person