Client Transporter Job at Growth Works Inc., Plymouth, MI

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  • Growth Works Inc.
  • Plymouth, MI

Job Description

Employee Perks:

  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • 403(B) with Employer Matching
  • Employer Sponsored Outings


Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Client Transporter role is to operate the agency-owned van to safely transport clients to and from community-based treatment programs. The population served are adjudicated youth and at times, their parent/guardian.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Follow assigned route for pick up and drop off of clients/assigned passengers
  • Ensure safety of all passengers by following all traffic laws and guidelines including varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
  • Maintain a clean and mechanically sound vehicle at all times
  • Report all vehicle maintenance needs/issues/concerns in a timely manner
  • Keep accurate driving records and reports as required
  • Act in an appropriate and professional manner at all times
  • Ability to deal with varying behaviors and characteristics of clients/passengers including the use of verbal de-escalation skills when necessary
  • Expect clients/passenger’s adherence to transport safety rules and guidelines
  • Adheres to all agency and program, policy and procedure handbooks
  • Completes initial and ongoing agency training as required including building safety, policy and procedure, Growth Works Incorporated (GWI) custom training and Detroit Wayne Connect (DWC) topics
  • Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with supervisor, co-worker, clients/passengers
  • Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent; prior professional driving experience with references
  • Have and maintain a valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s license good driving record, reliable transportation and automobile insurance meeting minimum requirements as defined by the agency
  • Ability to work non-traditional schedule including evenings and occasional weekend hours
  • Demonstrate knowledge of service delivery area
  • Knowledge of traffic laws and local ordinances related to transportation
  • Able to implement verbal de-escalation techniques as necessary
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
  • Successful completion of initial and on-going employment screens, including, but not limited to criminal and sex offender background checks, drug screen, abuse and neglect check and vehicle record check as required

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to complete manual tasks while transporting clients such as opening and closing all vehicle doors and ensuring a clean and maintained vehicle
  • Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies up to 25 lbs. for internal documentation and recordkeeping, court support, and other administrative tasks.

Schedule:

  • Part time, 20-25 hours/week employee. Must maintain evening hours and a flexible schedule as needed.


Compensation details: 17-18 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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