Class II B Driver with Passenger Endorsement

 Direct Service:

 Serve as a member of the Easter Seals rehabilitation team.

• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections; complete inspection check list and submit to Transportation Coordinator.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques, transfers, use of wheelchair lifts, and tie-downs.
• Operate Easter Seals vehicles and transport consumers in a safe manner to and from the program and on community outings, using the most economical routes.
• Instruct consumers on proper safety and appropriate behavior while riding in vehicle.
• Assist other staff attending to consumer's needs while in the community, as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer services, both internally and externally.
• Train individuals and small groups of consumers to develop and perform specific vocational skills and activities.
• Provide assistance with feeding, toileting, hygiene, transferring and communication, as instructed by program supervisor(s).
• Plan monthly calendar and coordinate program schedule with other staff to ensure consumers can participate in activities identified in Individual Service Plans.
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday; 7.5 hours per day.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is recommended and related experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to solve practical problems and use available resources.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Interpret and follow a variety of instructions provided verbally, written, in diagram and/or schedule form.
• Maintain composure and good judgement under stressful conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, consumers and their families/careproviders, and the general public.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possession of a current valid California Class II B driver's license with Passenger Endorsement, and a driving record that meets the standards of the agency.
• Must be at least 25 years old to meet Easter Seals' insurance requirements to transport disabled clients.
• Position requires signed acknowledgement of and agreement to the terms of the DOT Substance Abuse Policy. Per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, a Class II B driver must agree to submit to random drug testing and pass a drug testing reference for driving positions held in the past 2 years.
• Position requires current Medical Examination for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination.
• Possession of a current certificate in Adult CPR with AED  and Basic Aid from an approved provider.
• Position requires current fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice.
• Position requires proof of negative TB test within the past twelve (12) months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Walk, sit, stand and lift or carry items not weighing more than 25 lbs.
• Push people in wheelchairs and safely lift and transfer consumers up to 100 lbs. without assistance. Over 100 lbs., 2-person assistance will be required.