Driver for our Transportation Program

DRIVER

HOUSING AND FACILITIES

WORKER CATERGORY - NON EXEMPT

General Summary: Work involves operating Thrive vans seating approximately 10-15 people, to transport passengers to prearranged destinations, such as to and from Thrive locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform safe and on time transportation of clients in all types of traffic and climatic conditions.
• Operate and drives vehicles in strict accordance with rules of the road.
• Inspect general operating condition of vehicles daily and reports unsafe conditions and any damage to lead driver as well as steps defined in policy and procedure.
• Maintain vehicle operating records.
• Report any traffic violations, vehicle breakdowns, interruptions in service or accidents to lead driver and scheduler.
• Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle as needed.
• Act as program aid as necessary.
• Perform shipping/receiving as necessary.
• Provide billing and incident documentation as required and consistent with Thrive standards.
• Adhere to uniform requirements.
• Review e-mail account daily for new messages.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a "Team Player".

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Three (3) to six (6) months' related experience required

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Valid Chauffeur's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required. Meet certification and training requirements of transportation contract.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer

Reports To:

DRIVER reports directly to (Supervisor/Managers Position) and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.