Transportation Specialist
IA
Job Type
Full-time
Description

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non-profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees. Apply now to learn more!


Job Type: FT30

Pay: $15.00/hour

Schedule: 

  • Monday: 6:45am-10am and 1pm-3:30pm
  • Tuesday: 7am-10am and 1pm-3pm
  • Wednesday: 6:45am-10am and 1pm-3:30pm
  • Thursday: 7am-10am and 1pm-3pm
  • Friday: 6:45am-10am and 1pm-3:30pm


What You Do:

  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of the client’s Life Plan, in accordance with client’s preferences
  • Follow established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients and the organization
  • Work effectively within a team while respecting the right to privacy of the client, and confidentiality requirements
  • Use initiative to think creatively, learn, and grow
  • Model good decision-making skills and access appropriate resources
  • Attend organizational and client-specific trainings
  • Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports
  • Maintain documentation of services provided that are clear and legible
  • Inspect and clean vehicle before and after each route
  • Assist clients in and out of vehicles and drop off locations when necessary
  • Use a company vehicle to do your drives, on occasion will use person vehicle
  • Ability to be flexible and effectively pivot for unexpected changes during your shift
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable
  • Ability to support clients and comply with Behavior Support Plans
  • Valid Iowa Driver’s License
  • Proof of 50/100/50K Automobile Insurance
  • Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, that are in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo’s Motor Vehicle Guidelines.
  • Valid telephone number
  • Valid address
  • Internet, Email access, smartphone access
  • Microsoft Teams access (Teams will need to be downloaded onto your phone or computer)
  • High level of both written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
  • Ability to pass Communication Training
  • Ability to work successfully unsupervised
  • Ability to negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
  • Ability to travel in counties served by CANDEO
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment motor vehicle record check, criminal background check, child abuse, and dependent adult abuse check
  • Driver's record is pulled yearly
  • Must know standard safety protocols for driving in inclement weather
Salary Description
$15.00