Driver

Job Details: Job Location: Brentwood CR PROS - Brentwood, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent, Salary Range: $17.78 - $26.68Hourly, Job Shift: Morning, Job Category: Transportation, SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Director, the Driver is responsible for transporting patients to and from various locations and appointments. The position entails driving a passenger mini-van, full-size van or SUV throughout Long Island.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Maintains a detailed vehicle trip sheet listing destination, reason for trip, time of departure and arrival with corresponding mileage submitting same on a daily basis to the Facility Director. Maintains the vehicle in efficient operating condition. Completes daily vehicle check list at beginning of each shift. Keeps the exterior and interior of the vehicle clean, neat and in an orderly fashion. Assesses vehicle maintenance requirements and makes appointments to deliver vehicle to designated repair sites when repairs are needed. Attends all required staff meetings.COMPETENCIES Knowledge of New York State traffic regulations. Time Management Discretion Decision Making Communication Skills Patient Focus De-escalation SkillsQualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION High School diploma or GED or equivalent literacy level.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Valid New York State Drivers License and a clean driving history with no suspensions, revocations, violations or pointsREQUIRED EXPERIENCE Experience driving a mini-van or small SUVWORK ENVIRONMENT This job requires regularly operating a vehicle in outside weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Regularly required to sit, use hands to drive, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds