BusVan Driver

POSITION

Proudworks is seeking a Bus/Van Driver to safely transport passengers to medical appointments and designated locations while following all traffic laws and transit regulations. This role is essential in assisting passengers with disabilities during boarding and ensuring everyone arrives on time according to our standard guidelines. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment on the road and follow all appropriate timetables
referenced in the BAWAC standard of conduct guidelines while on duty. This role will require split shift work
schedules for full time status. Part time shifts will be available for non-emergency medical runs.

JOB DUTIES

• Operate vans buses or other company vehicles safely for client and employee transportation.
• Research and plan routes to account for traffic weather conditions and road construction.
• Maintain assigned vehicles according to established maintenance procedures and submit all repair slips to the coordinator.
• Ensure the vehicles appearance is clean inside and out by vacuuming mopping and washing as assigned.
• Enforce passenger regulations including the strict policy against smoking eating or drinking inside the vehicle.
• Document all vehicle logs accurately including mileage trip purposes and gas or oil usage.
• Drive in a safe responsible and courteous manner toward other drivers passengers and aides.
• Access office filing cabinets and machinery as needed to complete administrative tasks.
• Maintain a clean driving record free of accidents citations or incidents that could impact insurability.
• Notify the Transportation Manager immediately of any accidents or traffic citations received.
• Interact with others professionally showing dignity respect and courtesy while following specific program plans.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly so that all passengers and staff members can understand.
• Exchange accurate information with the coordinator regarding client behavior or program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required within the transportation department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• At least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find locations
• Time management and organizational skills to stay on schedule
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to transport move or assist clients with disabilities. Drivers must be able to bend crouch squat and be able to push wheelchairs without restriction.
• Ability to be licensed and or certified as needed for areas of responsibility.
• Physical stamina and strong mobility to clean vehicle as needed and assist all passengers as needed Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 80% of the time with approximately 20% of time spent assisting passengers on and off the vehicles.
• Full time will require 30 hours worked each week.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Proudworks began serving clients in 1973. Throughout the years Proudworks has expanded and developed new programs to meet the needs of people with disabilities and/or barriers to employment in our community and we have had a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of incredibly gifted individuals and their trusting families. Both in and outside the doors of Proudworks our adult clients realize their full vocational potential. A day with us is the means for an active lifestyle improved self-worth community interaction and the social connection on which our clients thrive. Our programs provide a safe and secure environment a trusted place where client families know their loved one is professionally cared for each day.

Subcontracted work for business was a novel concept at our start. We did pallet repair and small parts assembly manufactured ceramic items and assembled skate wheel conveyors. Today we run a myriad of jobs for a wide variety of manufacturers. Contracts with area businesses enable Proudworks to provide diverse production work experiences through assembling collating packaging bagging sealing building and repairing.

We led the way in Supported Employment starting the first such program in Kentucky by placing persons with disabilities into competitive jobs with job coaching. Similarly we collaborate with special education programs in the school-to-work transition and have developed a partnership with NKUs Norse Project SEARCH.

Our transportation department accommodates over a hundred clients. Over the years our fleet has grown to over 40 vehicles providing daily access from home to programs and employment for Medicaid waiver eligible consumers in six counties. We are also proud to serve Medicaid eligible individuals by providing non-emergency medical runs through NKADD and FTSB in the Northern Kentucky region.

Proudworks journey has taken some remarkable twists and turns but our founder and President Ken Schmidt has remained resolute at the helm. Thanks to our exceptional and dedicated staff Board of Directors volunteers business customers and supporters and despite changes in policies laws regulations and funding we continue to thrive!

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment
BAWAC Inc. and Current HR (organizations) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement and compensation.