At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people’s lives!
Position Summary
The purpose of this Transportation Driver is to provide safe and reliable transportation for persons served between worksites or to and from their residence. As a bus driver you will operate a 15-passenger lift vehicle and follow all safety laws and practices while ensuring safe ridership for persons served.
Essential Duties
Key Expectations
- Standards of Excellence Commitment: All Rise employees are expected to commit to, sign and follow-through on Rise’s Standards of Excellence. Refer to “Standards of Excellence Commitment” document. In the Employee Handbook.
- Person-Centered Practices: Learn and consistently perform person-centered practices: Identify those things that are important to people who receive support; implement strategies to assure they are present in day-to-day life. Identify areas where change can happen without permission. Act on those areas.
- Communication: All Rise employees are expected to communicate effectively with other staff, external stakeholders and people we serve in a respectful and timely manner. This includes but is not limited to reading and responding to email in a timely manner, answering and responding to phone calls and voicemails, foster open communication; listening to others; preparing professional written communications as needed.
- Safety: Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with safety policies and procedures and adhere to safe work practices. Comply with state motor vehicle laws and regulations. Take reasonable care to ensure your own, co-workers and persons served safety and health. Report any hazards, injuries or illnesses immediately to your supervisor. Will not place others at risk by any act or omission or interfere with safety equipment. Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
Responsibilities
- Communication – Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditations standards. Ensure that all activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Rise’s Code of Conduct, CARF standards, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe working environment to include safe operation and preventative maintenance on all equipment used to carry out duties and responsibilities.
- Perform and maintain a daily log of pre-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance.
- Provide any physical assistance the person’s served may need, including but not limited to entering and exiting the vehicle, using safety belts, etc.
- Utilize best practices (tie downs, etc.) for securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices in the bus while transporting passengers.
- Maintain structure and order on the vehicle and operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conduct oneself as a positive role model for persons served in terms of appearance, socialization, and teamwork.
- Complete and submit contact notes, tracking sheets, and communicate relevant information about passengers as needed.
- Complete all required annual trainings on time using Rise’s online learning management system.
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