Job Information
United Cerebral Palsy Adult Day Program Driver in Phoenix, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6691606
We are looking for a Part-Time Drivers to transport our program members in a comfortable, safe and timely manner in our company vans.
We offer a flexible schedule (Monday - Friday) with no weekends!
All training is provided
- \Safety Sensitive Position\
Essential Functions
- Deliver services according to UCPs mission, vision and value statements
- Treat members with respect and encourage self-determination
- Ensure implementation of members ISP goals according to individuals support plan
- Assist members with eating, toileting, other daily living and social skills
- Contribute to all aspects program service delivery by interacting with members and being an active participant in all related activities
- Assist with safety skills, including but not limited to, basic first aid, fire drills, and handling emergency situations and complete reports as necessary
- Accompany members on community outings and provide instruction and assistance accordingly
- Use appropriate behavior management techniques(Article 9 training) with members
- Transport and assist members safely in a company vehicle to/from program and in the community
- Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, funding source, members and their families/guardians
- Demonstrate and model a professional presence (appropriate language, initiative, respect, punctuality, manners, maturity, consistency) and appearance
- Handle difficult situations with a positive attitude by actively seeking problem resolution, and creative solutions.
- Write incident reports and inform supervisor/lead regarding incidents within required timelines
- Attend staff meetings and training required by UCP
- Administer medication as prescribed by licensed medical professionals and according to UCP medication training.
- Collaborate with and learn from colleagues and supervisors to achieve a greater degree of service to the organization and its programs
- Protect and maintain the confidentiality of member information and documentation in accordance with UCP policy, HIPAA, state and federal law
- Maintain required staff-to-member ratios and appropriate member supervision at all times.
- Report suspected or alleged abuse or neglect as required by UCP policy and state law
- Maintain clean environment and free of any safety hazards, includes program facility and vehicles
- Process and maintain meticulous record keeping (monthly progress reports, mileage logs, maintenance requests, transportation billing logs, attendance sheets, toileting charts, medication records, skin integrity logs, etc.) within timelines
- Ensure completion of facility, vehicle or IT (Information Technology) maintenance requests according to timelines
- Secure vehicles to ensure the protection of the vehicle, Garmins and GPS system
- Adhere to agency, department and the Division of Developmental Disabilities policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Maintain optimum attendance and reliability
- As needed, substitute for supervisory and/or DSPs during vacations, absences, or when assigned
- Perform other related duties as assigned.