Medlink Driver- Volunteer

About the role

At the Anoka County Highway Department, our vision is to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. As a Medlink volunteer driver, you are donating your time and use of your own vehicle to pick up a passenger at their home, take them to their appointment, and return the passenger to their home. Medlink passengers include seniors (60 years and older), veterans & clients for Anoka County.

Responsibilities

• Pick up seniors, veterans, and clients of Anoka County in their personal vehicle
• Take them to their medical and social service appointments
• Bring them home
• Work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Schedules are sent out each week on Thursday and Friday mornings, for the following week
• Passengers are expected to travel independently, with the ability to get into and out of the volunteer's car without the volunteer's assistance
• Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage for these trips and must fill out a monthly mileage reimbursement form

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Must have a reliable vehicle
• Must have current automobile insurance
• Successfully pass a criminal and driver's license background check

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

Application Information

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process. Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg3ODEyLjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.