Job Description
Dental Mobile Dental Van Driver - Per Diem
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Department: Dental
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Newport - Dental
Reporting To: Audra Nolan
Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 / hour
Drive Smiles Across Rhode Island!
Do you enjoy being on the road, connecting with communities, and making a meaningful difference in children's lives? Join East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) as a Mobile Dental Van Driver and help bring essential dental services directly to children and families throughout the East Bay region of Rhode Island. In this unique role, you'll be more than a driver. You'll be a valued community ambassador helping expand access to oral healthcare where it's needed most.
The Mobile Dental Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting and supporting the operation of EBCAP's "Smiles" Mobile Dental Van at schools, community sites, and other designated locations throughout the East Bay region. This role ensures timely service delivery, maintains a welcoming experience for community partners and visitors, and supports the daily setup and readiness of the mobile dental program.
As the first person many partners and visitors meet, the Mobile Dental Van Driver plays an important role in representing EBCAP's mission and commitment to improving children's oral health.
Key Responsibilities
Safe Transportation & Vehicle Operations
- Safely operate and transport the Mobile Dental Van to scheduled community locations throughout the East Bay region.
- Follow all traffic laws, safety protocols, and site-specific requirements when navigating school campuses, community events, and public venues.
- Complete required vehicle inspections, logs, and transportation documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Mobile Clinic Setup & Support
- Prepare the dental van for daily operations at each location.
- Assist with setup, breakdown, cleaning, stocking, and organization of dental equipment and supplies.
- Help ensure the mobile clinic remains safe, clean, and ready to serve patients throughout the day.
Customer Service & Community Engagement
- Serve as a friendly and professional representative of EBCAP.
- Welcome and assist school representatives, community partners, volunteers, and members of the public.
- Respond to basic program and logistical questions while providing excellent customer service.
Administrative & Communication Duties
- Deliver and retrieve registration forms and program materials from participating schools and locations.
- Maintain regular communication with the Dental Site Manager and program staff regarding schedules, site logistics, and operational needs.
- Accurately document activities and results as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Excellent driving and road safety skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Customer service and relationship-building experience.
- Dependability and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and community-based environments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional driving experience operating a work-related vehicle used for deliveries, transportation, or similar business purposes.
- Successful completion of a national background check.
- Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Knowledge of safe vehicle operation and transportation best practices.
Preferred Attributes
- Comfortable working in schools, community settings, and public-facing environments.
- Passion for supporting community health initiatives and serving diverse populations.
