Job Details:
Job Location: Cleveland, OH 44103 - VGS - Cleveland, OH
Education Level: HS Diploma/GED
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00Hourly
Job Shift: Other - see details in job posting
Location: Mobile-based position requiring daily driving throughout Cuyahoga County to perform participant pick-ups and provide transportation for program outings and scheduled activities.
Shift: Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM.
Status: Nonexempt
NMT Driver Description:
- Driver safely provides transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities to and from day services at VGS or community site while driving a non-CDL rated vehicle.
- Complete daily trip check prior to each route.
- Note all service needs to Manager.
- Assists passengers on and off the vehicle (as needed) and work with residential staff or VGS staff who may be assisting to load and unload passengers.
- For wheelchair bound passengers, driver will secure the wheelchair to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchair during trip according to standards outlined in trainings.
- Must know advance trip destination by routing / charting maps.
- Must follow designated route unless change is reported to Manager.
- Must report to Manager via provided cellular telephone any emergencies, behavioral concerns or disruptions of service.
- Must maintain the highest level of customer service with the participants at all times.
- Must complete a detailed cleaning of vehicle bi-weekly and manage the servicing of the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
- Remove all trash and sweep (as needed) vehicle at the end of each day.
- Maximize gasoline usage by following fixed routes.
- Responsible for parking & securing vehicle at the end of shift.
- Must record mileage and destination information in the Drivers Trip log, daily.
- Additionally, all insurance, safety and vehicle maintenance information will be kept in an organized and accessible manner in the vehicle.
- Follows all Medicaid rules and CARF standards.
- Driver is responsible for maintaining all required Medicaid compliances and training.
- Complete all required paperwork for Medicaid billing and submit transportation sheets to Manager.
- Responsible to immediately report any unusual behavior of passengers or with regards to vehicle and follow mandatory reporting guidelines.
Qualifications:
- High school education and or GED plus two years' experience driving; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Drivers must have a driving record with no more than four points (representing two minor or one intermediate infraction) occurred within the last three years.
- Driver must be approved by the agency auto insurance company.
- Must pass all criminal background check requirements for Medicaid compliance.
- To be eligible for hire, applicants must answer all questions on the application and sign the application.
Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability & Veterans