Driver-LaPorte & Lake County
Company: Paladin Inc
Location: Michigan City
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:POSITION PURPOSE: Provides transportation service as
assigned to the developmentally disabled and elderly populations in
LaPorte County. WORK CONDUCT: 1. Maintains a positive and
enthusiastic attitude. 2. Works harmoniously and effectively with
staff and the public. 3. Arrives to work on time. 4. Keeps
workspace clean and organized. 5. Stays awake and alert while on
work time. 6. Works a flexible schedule including evenings and
weekends as assigned. 7. Works the full hours per week for the
position. 8. Effectively works under stressful situations with
problem customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Maintains a positive and
enthusiastic attitude.2. Absolute commitment to creating and
maintaining a positive work environment.3. Consistently willing to
go out of the way to help others, takes initiative to improve
client-centered service delivery, and identifies solutions (not
just problems) related to improving work conditions.4. Insists on a
quality-focused experience for persons being served-maintains
regular communication with internal staff to ensure continuous
coordination of services. Communication is a critical component of
the role.5. Operates assigned equipment and vehicle in a safe
manner.6. Complete daily inspection of vehicles and equipment,
which involves repetitively getting in and out of vehicles of all
sizes. 7. Responsible for fueling all vehicles and taking all
vehicles in for maintenance and other repairs.8. Provides
transportation to assigned passengers.9. May be required to assist
clients on and off of vehicles.10. Will be required to meet
standards of direct support professionals for persons with
developmental disabilities. 11. Follow all local, state, and
federal regulations relating to transportation and developmental
disability services.12. Report all incidents, problems, and/or
equipment defects immediately to the Manager of Participant
Services or designee.13. Advise Manager of Participant Services or
designee of any relevant information involving transportation in
general and/or involving transportation clients.14. Maintain
accurate documentation of work assigned (i.e., work logs, mileage
sheets, passenger logs, etc---) in a timely manner.15. Attends
necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development
activities.16. Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding
the use and release of confidential information and confidential
protected health information.17. Complies with Paladin human
resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state, and
federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc.18.
Shall perform any additional tasks, duties, or functions as
assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:-- Ability to communicate effectively
with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders-- Ability
to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily,
weekly and monthly responsibilities TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:-- Basic
knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance-- Operate two-way radio or
telephoneMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:-- Ability to work with a variety of
individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate
services.-- Work with minimal supervision.-- Ability to handle
multiple tasks and/or demands -- Ability to work as a team member
to facilitate service delivery.-- Patience and diplomacy when
dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies.--
Ability to handle stress.EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:--
Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid Public Passenger/Chauffeur
License or for-hire endorsement. -- Must have a satisfactory
driving record.-- Must be reliable.-- Must have knowledge of
LaPorte County's road system or the ability to learn quickly.--
Must have sensitivity to elderly and developmental disability
environments-- Must be able to operate a wheelchair lift van.--
Must be able to physically assist individuals to and from, and in
and out, of the assigned motor vehicle.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:--
Required to change work and/or personal schedules to meet the time
requirements of the position.-- Must submit to a Department of
Motor Vehicles check on an ongoing basis and provide up-to-date
license and insurance information, if applicable. -- Responsible
for the safety of all staff and clients under his/her care-- May be
asked to serve on various agency committees PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS?
Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel.? Ability to twist, push, or
pull.? Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended
periods of time.? Cannot be prone to fainting spells, blackouts,
dizziness, or seizures.? Normal hearing, with the aid of corrective
devices, as needed (i.e., hearing aid).? Normal vision, with the
aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e., glasses or
contacts).Requirements:PI207975904
Keywords: Paladin Inc, Gary , Driver-LaPorte & Lake County, Professions , Michigan City, Indiana
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