Direct Support Professional-Transportation

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Here at ABiLITY, we strive to create a fun, long-lasting, and rewarding career environment. Our team acts as a connection between people with developmental disabilities and their communities. We believe in supporting individuals to become integrated and involved in their world, to be valued for who they are, to gain independence, and to follow their dreams. At ABiLITY, we enhance lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Transportation Driver to support individuals with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will assist individuals in maintaining independence, performing daily living skills, and accessing the community. You will also ensure safe and compliant vehicle operation for transportation needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and maintenance inspections of vehicles daily.
• Transport individuals to appointments, activities, and other engagements while adhering to all vehicle operation rules and regulations.
• Communicate and document important information accurately.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment while promoting individual choice and dignity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Chauffeur’s license.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Non-violent Crisis Systems, and Medication Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Must have reliable and safe transportation.

Pay

$20/hour

Schedule/Status:

This is position will be required to float between two programs: Community Supports and Life Opportunities. This position's primary responsibility will be transportation services and supplementing time to full time status with our Life Ops services. The ideal candidate for this opening would be flexible and have a "go with the flow" attitude.

Benefits (eligible to full time staff after a 60 day waiting period)

• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans (Dental, Vision, Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Health Savings Account)
• $25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance (Agency paid)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees starting day 1
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Refer-a-Friend Program

Additional Information

Federal Exclusions Screening Notice

All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process.

EOE MFDV