Driver, PACE

About the role

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission‑driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. The Driver, reporting to the Transportation Coordinator, is responsible for the direct transportation of Jordan Valley Senior Care participants to and from their destinations, with constant interaction with caregivers and community agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates with participants, families, staff, and other agencies and departments.
• Drives a specially equipped van to deliver physically limited persons to varied destinations, ensuring wheelchair lifts and tie‑down equipment are properly operated.
• Follows established schedules, adjusts them for unanticipated changes, and determines the safest and most efficient pick‑up and delivery routes.
• Assists participants on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner.
• Handles medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Inspects the van and maintains the vehicle in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; reports maintenance needs.
• Ensures all necessary program records are maintained according to policy.
• Observes each participant for changes in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and reports such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Completes required documentation.
• Assists in coordination of 24‑hour care delivery.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Valid Class E Driver’s License.
• Minimum 1 year experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Defensive driving course required to be taken within 90 days of hire.
• First aid course required to be taken within 90 days of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Health Requirements

All employees must provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of JVH’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage: three comprehensive plan options (Buy‑up, Base, High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus network, including telemedicine via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare and dependent care.
• Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Pre‑tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5 % employer match after 30 days of employment.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with optional additional coverage; long‑term and short‑term disability insurance available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential support, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand.
• Nine paid holidays per year.