Residential Transportation Driver

A Transportation & Direct Support Professional will safely operate a client transportation vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; to transport clients to medical, social, education and vocational appointments and on special event trips. Conducts daily inspections of transportation equipment. Transportation and Direct Support Professionals are responsible for resident supervision, de-escalation, medication monitoring, assists residents with daily needs and accompanies residents on appointments and outings. This position also assists with daily cleaning around the facility such as laundry, cleaning of communal areas, keeping the front desk clear of debris and clutter, sweeping, and mopping of lobby, vacuuming hallways and carpeted areas. Transportation and Direct Support Professionals conduct security audits including room checks, pat downs and urinalysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows mapping directions and adheres to assigned routes and schedules.
• Assists passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• Transports clients with special needs, physical handicaps, and high acuity mental illness to and from scheduled appointments.
• Adheres to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate client behavior.
• Maintains the transportation vehicle in a clean and orderly condition and inspects and reports mechanical defects or malfunctions promptly to supervisor.
• Completes the daily transportation activity record, including the number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time.
• Responsible for the supervision of residents.
• Assists in accompanying residents with special needs, physical handicaps, and high acuity mental illness to and from scheduled appointments and outings. Assists residents with boarding and exiting vehicles.Securing residents in seats.
• Adheres to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate resident behavior.Utilizes appropriate de-escalation methods when appropriate.
• Completes housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, sanitizing, taking out garbage and keeping common areas free of clutter and debris.
• Serves meals to residents.
• Stocks supplies i.e. paper towels, cleaning supplies.
• Monitors client medication pass components.
• Conducts client pat-downs, room searches and urinalysis testing.
• Ensure timely and accurate client documentation.
• Promotes and demonstrates the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Embrave.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
• Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
• Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent

QMAP-certified OR expected to take part in QMAP training within 90 days of hire and to successfully pass QMAP certification.

Possess a valid Driving License (Minimum of 3 years)

Current Colorado Driver’s License

No license suspension or revocations within the last 5 years

No major motor vehicle violations in the last 3 years.

Have a clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.