Driver (Part-Time)

About the role

Drivers safely transport clients, staff, partners, and items to and from ChicagoCAC and other designated locations in a timely manner. DRV is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients and their families to ChicagoCAC and return them home as directed
• Transport staff, partners, and others as directed
• Pick up and drop off items and materials for ChicagoCAC staff as directed
• Treat all passengers courteously and respectfully
• Operate vehicles in a safe manner, observing all traffic laws
• Ensure passenger safety, vehicle cleanliness, and routine maintenance
• Accurately track time taken per assignment and enter into ETO tracking system
• Communicate effectively with ChicagoCAC Reception to ensure staff, partners, and clients are aware of transportation status/changes
• Assist in special events and projects as directed, which may include lifting heavy objects and other manual labor
• Relieve Security for lunch breaks (when feasible)
• Provide Reception/Security desk coverage on weekends as needed
• Answer switchboard accurately, professionally and politely
• Display a positive attitude and maintain a professional appearance
• Observe the confidential nature of services to our clients
• Direct calls to appropriate staff and/or voicemail and records written messages, when necessary
• Receive all visitors in a pleasant and welcoming manner, arrange for their comfort and inform appropriate staff of their arrival
• Observe and comply with all security measures that are in place
• Maintain the Reception area, keeping it clean, picking up toys, replenishing coffee, etc. throughout the day
• Receive and sort incoming mail and place it in the appropriate mailboxes
• Call police, fire department, ambulance and/or security monitoring company in case of emergency or to notate false alarm
• Answer alarms and assist with the investigation of the source of alarm
• Assist with transportation using the Lyft and Uber Program
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities and apprise supervisor of such (i.e., damage to vehicles, presence of unauthorized vehicles/persons, etc.)
• ETO Data Entry for Transportation from the Lyft/Uber entry log
• Participate in local networking and training opportunities
• Communicate fluently in Spanish and translate as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement of high school diploma or equivalent
• Clean driving record and safe driving skills, with a knowledge of Chicagoland streets
• Excellent teamwork and communications skills
• Proficiency in e-mail and Internet usage
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday: Hours may vary
• Approximately 20 hours per week

Benefits

• BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans
• Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000
• Additional pay of 5% of your salary up to $3750 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as: additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, and flexible spending
• Paid Time Off ("PTO"): PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period. PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO. Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that's our first priority. PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years. Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days
• A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met
• Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units
• A casual dress code
• Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday