Driver/Direct Support Professional (#024)

Driver Department: Community Support Services (CSS) Job Location: Various within Platte County, MO Job Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm(daily) Job Purpose: The Driver is responsible for safely driving persons-served to/from day programs and employment services Status: Non-Exempt Employee QUALIFICATIONS for Driver: High school diploma, GED / HiSET Age 21 or older Valid Class E Driver’s License and Good Driving Record Successful Background Screen Eligibility to Work in the U.

S. Must be able to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, etc. Promotes the PCBS Mission Embodies the PCBS Vision, Mission, and Values Statements Supports a Person Centered philosophy Supports persons served to lead their healthy, clean, and safe lifestyle that meets their preferences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drive persons-served to/from day programs, employment, and community activities Complete all maintenance checklists as needed and communicate maintenance and repair needs to Transportation Facilitator Ensure safety of passengers by assuring compliance with agency rules, seat belt use and obeying all traffic laws Lift, transfer and physically assist persons-served as needed Accurately document in mileage and attendance logs Perform one emergency drill per quarter Attend and pass all required training courses when scheduled SECONDARY FUNCTIONS for Driver: Ensure compliance with HIPAA and Title VI regulations Wash vehicle and clean interior Update vehicle notebooks with required materials, keep accurate mileage logs Attend all meetings and agency functions as required.

Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor(s). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS for a Driver: Extended periods of driving agency vehicles, standing and walking, with some sitting. Will regularly require heavy lifting, and occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, or bending as appropriate Will possibly require physical intervention as trained in CPI if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior Highway/vehicle and home/yard environment with noise from persons-served, appliances, power tools, and other vehicles.

Will have use of computer and other devises with screens for communication, tracking services, clocking in/out for timesheet Possibility of exposure to petroleum products, cleaning supplies, bloodborne pathogens and other communicable diseases, parasites