POSITION: Specialized Transportation Driver *SUPERVISOR: *Specialized Transportation and Home Care Director *SUPERVISES: *No one *FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt *STARTING WAGE: *$14.50

*JOB GOAL: *Transport clients to and from hospitals, clinics, doctor's appointments, workshops,and any other specialized transportation needs as scheduled. Transportation is provided within, as well as out of county.

DUTIES:

• Calling clients the night before pick up to confirm pick up time
• Following route and pick-up schedule as prescribed by Supervisor, driving agency vehicle, plans routes to pick up clients and transport to the appropriate facilities and return
• May be required to assist clients in/out of vehicle, as well as assistance in/out of homes and clinics
• Driver will be required to operate the wheelchair lift vans
• Position may include some special needs, providing direct service to clients on routine basis
• Must document mileage for each client transported
• Report any unusual events or observations made relevant to patient's medical or emotional state, eligibility needs for future transportation, requests for rescheduling, social service referral needs
• Report any incidents or accidents to your supervisor
• Driver is required to attend all mandatory trainings
• Driver must be able to be credentialed and maintain credentialing by all necessary entities required by Transportation Manager and funding sources
• Maintain medical emergency supplies in vehicle as directed; report if supplies are needed
• Maintain vehicle to meet safety standards; responsible for cleanliness of vehicle, inside and out
• Report to supervisor of any additional maintenance or service needed for maintaining the vehicles
• Comply with Federal Privacy Act Regulation
• Must be CHAMPS approved
• Actively Participate in agency fundraising
• All other duties as directed by Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work between the hours of 4:30 am and 5:30 pm as schedule dictates.
• Must be available to work Sunday through Saturday and holidays as schedule dictates.
• Must be physically able to safely push wheelchair bound clients to and from vehicle and facilities, and secure wheelchair with wheelchair securements and seatbelts provided in vehicle.
• Must be able to attend and pass all required trainings and background checks required by MCOP and funding sources as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with DOT-FTA regulations, and must agree to be part of a random drug screening pool that complies with all DOT-FTA regulations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read map, following routine instructions and select alternative route on the spot.
• Valid driver's license, excellent driving record required.
• Must obtain chauffeur's license.
• Must be insurable and obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Physically able to assist clients in/out of vehicles, homes, facilities.
• Must be able to be approved by Champs and DHHS Health Plans.
• Ability to relate well to those in poverty with limited language, the elderly, as well as persons with physical and/or mental disabilities.
• Knowledge of Monroe County, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Downriver and Toledo, OH areas preferred.
• Ability to accurately complete agency forms - i.e. Sign in/out sheets, time sheets, mileage sheets, client daily schedule sheets.

*Terms of Employment: *Regular part-