Description : New Starting Wage of $18.00!
Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionat e Care as a Driver at our Sewickley campus to provide a friendly, caring and safe travel atmosphere when transporting Verland's residents in a wheelchair accessible van.
Our Mission is that "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect.
Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges. "
Verland's Vision is simple "To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities."
Verland provides care for adults and children with intellectual, medical and / or physical disabilities, 47 homes across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Verland is proud to serve residential and day programs in multiple locations including Allegheny, Beaver, Mercer, Fayette counties.
Join our compassionate, inclusive, dedicated and professional team. To learn more about Verland, visit our website www.Verland.org .
Driver duties include :
- Operates a wheelchair accessible passenger motor vehicle, including accessories, to provide client transportation to and from assigned destinations.
- Ensures that all passenger vehicles are cleaned on the outside and sanitized on the inside throughout the entire shift, and before the beginning and ending of the shift.
- Insures safe transport of clients and staff
- Provides for the wellbeing of the clients while boarding, traveling and disembarking from vehicles.
- Insures all safety policies and procedures are followed as prescribed.
- Insures efficient and safe operating condition of vehicles (i.e., check oil, gas, coolant, tire pressure.)
- Provides a clean (inside and out) vehicle.
- Insures vehicles are properly equipped with items necessary (i.e., oxygen, first aid kit, emergency flares, telephone / numbers.
- Delivers or picks up supplies or equipment as necessary
- Assists maintenance and housekeeping when necessary
- Maintains a safe driving record
- Other duties as assigned
Cash Incentives :
- $1000 - $1,500 Employee Referral (for successfully* referring someone to employment)
- Up to an extra $2,080 a year in lieu of Health Insurance coverage (see benefits below)
Benefits :
Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package :
- Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 403B Traditional and Roth with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive PTO Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays
Verland is truly STATE OF THE HEART!
Requirements :
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently in traffic and under adverse climate conditions.
- Experience operating a wheel chair van preferred.
- Knowledge of motor vehicle equipment and the methods used in servicing and making minor repairs.
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Demonstrate confidentiality as required for the position, and ability to accept change in routine without notice.
- Ability to read, write and understand English.
- High school diploma / GED
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable means of transportation
- Ability to lift 50lbs and transfer without restrictions
- Successfully complete background, physical, and drug screening
Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills and social engagement that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.
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