Job Description

The driver safely transports children and families to various appointments from varied locations statewide.

• Maintains open line of communication with transportation, office staff, and case team.
• Completes Trip Requests and Medication Communication for child/youth when required.
• Performs job tasks according to professional, organizational, and legal standards.
• Complete written or electronic documentation in a concise, professional, and timely manner.
• Assures children have all necessary belongings and medications when transported.
• Must follow and adhere to state driving laws and regulations.
• Effectively uses electronic devices and systems that provide trip assignments, navigation, apps, and weather satellite usage.
• Assist with vehicle movement as needed, along with equipment installs/removals.
• Focus on reduction of costs and deadhead miles.
• Responsible for monitoring assigned vehicle maintenance and assisting with scheduling service, as needed.
• Safely transport children/families to and from destinations.
• Work flexible schedule, including 50% of weekends and holidays as needed.
• Travel daily throughout the State.
• Immediately reports significant/unusual incidents to Supervisor for processing with Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid
• NARCAN Training
• Ukeru
• Prefer two years’ experience working with children and families and/or transportation.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
• FBI Fingerprint check.
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.