DIRECT SUPPORT PROF DRIVER - FT (46865)
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Transport members to and from programs and community outings while maintaining safety protocols and appropriate staff-to-member ratios. Assist with daily living skills, including eating, toileting, and social interactions, while administering medication as prescribed. Manage vehicle maintenance, secure assets, and complete meticulous record-keeping for mileage, billing, and incident reports. Handle emergency situations, including first aid and fire drills, and communicate effectively with staff, families, and funding sources. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding member safety and privacy.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to provide a 39 month MVR to demonstrate a good driving record if driving position
- Must meet agency licensure requirements for fingerprinting, CPS, CPR and First Aid and DDD when appropriate
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background and drug screening
- Provide 3 verifiable reference letters
- Must be able to lift and transfer members
- Must meet the qualifications of a driver as established by our insurance carrier and UCP policy
- Able to complete training programs and pass associated tests to meet competency requirements
- Good customer service and communication skills required
- Be able to speak, read and write English
- Have basic computer skills such as data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: operate an agency transport vehicle
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: manual dexterity to keep documentation records
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: assess and provide behavior management in crisis situations and call for assistance if needed
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: able to physically perform CPR/First Aid
- Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp
- Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- Flexibility with work hours
- Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to profanity, violent, and/or offensive behavior from members
Desired Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience of working with individuals with disabilities in private or center based setting
- Developmental Disabilities Specialist Certificate
- Associates or Bachelor degree
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