SUMMARY

Provide safe transportation for families in the shelter using the shelter van. Coordinate transportation schedule with families and other shelter staff. Responsible for overseeing and scheduling routine maintenance and cleanliness of van.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive shelter residents to appointments, stores, job search and to view potential housing in the agency van.
• Transport donations and shelter supplies.
• Coordinate rides / transportation schedule with shelter residents and staff.
• Follow and enforce van transportation and safety rules
• Follow all Commonwealth of Massachusetts driving laws.
• Maintain written driving log.
• Oversee and schedule routine maintenance of the van; maintain repair log.
• Maintain cleanliness of the van.
• Assist with light maintenance of the shelter, including putting supplies away, cleaning rooms, small repairs.
• Assist with room preparation for new residents
• Attend staff and agency meetings and training when schedule allows.
• Provide shelter/office coverage if necessary, write shelter log notes when needed.
• Assist with new resident orientations.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• Able to follow driving directions.
• Able to work independently.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR First Aid Certification.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• Directly reports to Medway House Shelter Director
• Indirectly reports to Division Director of Family Emergency Services Direct reports of this position are none.
• Indirect reports of this position are none.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to drive an 11-passenger van.
• Able to remove snow/ice form the van.
• Able to carry donations, bags and boxes u to 25 lobs.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Specialist / Van Driver / Program Support will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

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