About the role
Description
Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An "Agency Without Walls" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.
Position Summary
The Van Driver will have the responsibility to transport clients to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) site, office locations, community activities and home from the program as directed or as scheduled. In addition, the Van Driver will be responsible to keep the van clean and to assure proper maintenance routines so that the van is maintained in good working order.
Be available in a timely manner for all van activities
Adhere to various pick up/drop off time schedules in a timely manner
Keep the van clean
- Keep the van in good working order
- Maintain a good to excellent driving record
- Assure student/client safety during transport
Maintain a pleasant/supportive/friendly attitude
- Adhere to all driving/speeding laws
- Do not use a cell phone while transporting unless absolutely necessary and then,
- Pull off the road when it is necessary
- Maintain a daily log of all trips including issues that occurred.
Requirements
Rhode Island Driver’s License – Required
Chauffeur’s License – Preferred
No recent driving violations
Some experience working with adolescents
Some understanding of mental health behaviors
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to apply good common sense in all situations
- Proven ability to manage time and circumstances
- Ability to manage some age-appropriate behaviors to insure safety
- Salary Range: $18.50-$20.00 Per Hour
- Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply. We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team!