Van Driver/Aide position available with Avenues - to supervise and transport adults with disabilities to and from day programs.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (8AM-10AM / 4PM-6PM)

*This position is a split shift. Our drivers/aides work in the morning and then at the end of the day to take individuals to and from our programs. Similar to a school bus schedule.*

General Duties:

• Comply with all policies/procedures & represent Avenues in a professional, ethical, and positive manner.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
• Advocate for the well-being of those Avenues serves.
• Report any unsafe condition, accident, illness or suspected neglect/abuse immediately to supervisor or designee.
• Complete all required staff training hours annually and as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned & work assigned hours/schedule.

Program Specific Duties:

• Work with varied individuals, within various ratios, as assigned by Site Supervisor or Lead Staff.
• Provide supervision and guidance to program participants and ensure all their needs are being met.
• Implement each program participant’s plans/goals as written (such as an ISP, IPP, and/or Behavior Support Plan).
• Plan and carry out meaningful group & individual activities, in person (or virtually, if directed by supervisor).
• Encourage communication & give people a means to do so.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care, including toileting, bathing, feeding, hygiene, etc.
• Complete all documentation/reports, as required or assigned, and ensure accuracy of the information provided.
• Promote inclusion of people with disabilities into the community
• Provide input to the Activity Coordinator and/or Program Specialist regarding program activities & services.
• Participate as a member of team meetings, such as the interdisciplinary team, for program participants.
• Administer medications, as per DHS Medication Administration Guidelines.
• Continuously be aware of, observe, & evaluate the needs, special situations, & physical/behavioral changes of participants & act accordingly.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants in the programs and while offsite on community outings.
• Follow individual diets and feeding protocols at all times & prepare or serve meals/snacks as required.
• Travel to any other Avenues programs for work or training, as assigned and/or as scheduled by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to safely operate agency vehicles
• Good work history
• 3+ years of driving experience
• Valid PA Driver's license
• Have a clean driving record
• Acceptable results on all pre-employment testing and background checks
• The ability to comply with all physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be at least 18 years of age

BENEFITS:

• $500 Sign on bonus
• No cost health insurance / benefits (start first day of employment)
• Paid major holidays (10 total days)
• Paid training.
• Generous (PTO) program (6.5 days in first year of employment, 9 days in second year of employment)
• Referral bonus program
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Avenues is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is a split shift, located in Pottsville, PA. An example schedule is Monday thru Friday: working from approximately 6:15 am until 8:30/9:00am, clocks out and is off, and then returns to work around 2:15pm until approximately 4:45pm/5:30pm. Is this the type of schedule you were looking for?

Experience:

• driving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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