What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Driver (Class E License Required) position at Places for People, Inc?
The Driver is responsible for transporting clients to and from appointments in the community.
The individual filling this position must display HOPE for the future while only settling for EXCELLENCE in execution through positive COLLABORATION with others and displaying COMPASSION for our mission. You must be ready to make an incredibly rewarding and strong impact on our community.
About the Agency
Since 1972, Places for People has helped individuals in the St. Louis community find and define their places in the world.
Specifically, our mission is to provide caring, effective services to help those with the greatest challenges recover from mental health illness and associated chronic diseases.
We fundamentally believe that each person we serve deserves a chance to be their best selves and we want to help them get to that point.
SOME perks of working at Places for People:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid Vacation Time (6.67 hrs/month) and Sick Leave (10 hrs/month)
Free Employee Assistance Program
8 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
403(b) Retirement Plan contribution
Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
Supervision available for licensure during work hours and at no cost
Loan forgiveness through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) for specific positions
AT&T Wireless membership perks
Free on-site fitness center (located at our Soulard campus – available for all staff!)
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintains schedule (in conjunction with team assistant) over a designated route and ensures the safety and timely delivery of passengers – any adjustments to schedule must first be approved by supervisor
- Familiarizes self with emergency procedures as outlined in Places for People (PfP) Policy and Procedure Manual and will receive training in Standard First Aid (including CPR) through PfP
- Reports any incidents with clients and vehicle accidents/injuries as soon as possible (immediately prior to, during, or immediately after transport) to supervisor
- Keeps vehicle clean and always maintained, and reports issues to supervisor
- Assists passengers on and off the vehicle, if needed
- Maintains mileage and passenger logs
- Communicates with treatment team when an assigned client does not keep transportation appointment as well as when a client is denied a ride due to safety issues
- Communicates critical / crisis situations, any observed abuse/neglect, and any observed criminal activity to supervisor
- Provides all services with respect for the clients, as a representative of PfP
- Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency requirements and supervisor
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
