van driver - Philadelphia, PA

POSITION SUMMARY: Safely transport children to the Family School program by picking them up from their foster homes and dropping them off to Family School in the morning and then returning them to their foster homes at the conclusion of the day's program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive a van to pick up and deliver children to the Family School program and deliver them home after the program day
• Ensure children are properly secured in their car seats or in their seat with a seatbelt by physically checking that the buckles are secure
• Remain attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
• Use Global Positioning System (GPS) for accurate directions and to avoid potential hazard areas
• Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times, stops, and delivery of Family School children
• Complete a daily maintenance record at the beginning and end of each shift
• Conduct daily inspection of vehicle prior to operation inclusive of tires, brakes, turn signals, windows, windshield wipers, windshield fluid, and oil, etc.
• Monitor and log fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers
• Report delays, accidents and emergencies
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations
• Complete incident reports, as required per Elwyn's policy, by the end of each shift
• Ensure emission and annual vehicle inspections are completed within the proper timeframes
• Ensure required and recommended repairs are completed with appropriate authorization of both program director and Automotive Resources International (ARI) fleet services
• Ensure current vehicle registration and insurance cards are in the vehicle's glove compartment at all times
• Complete special assignments which may require travel to other counties for the delivery and or pick up of supplies / items
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the van when required
• Complete paperwork as required
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Maintain a clean vehicle
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing route efficiency and ability to safely operate company vehicles, specifically a passenger van
• Ability to utilize Global Positioning System (GPS) for accurate directions and to avoid potential hazard areas
• Ability to follow the planned route and schedule for departure times, stops and delivery of Family School children
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions with input from supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working with children and families preferred
• Previous experience as a school bus or van driver preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.