Part-time Driver

About the role

JFS Housing, Inc. develops affordable housing and operates a campus community in the Village of Brown Deer that provides residents with amenities for an active life while fostering social interaction, security, and privacy.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely drive tenants in facility vehicles to and from medical appointments, up to 20 hours per week.
• Follow pick-up and delivery schedules set by the Resident Care Coordinator and/or Director of Assisted Living.
• Ensure all passengers use seat belts.
• Operate wheelchair lifts and secure resident wheelchairs in vehicles as needed.
• Perform safety checks on facility vehicles before each operation.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Drive safely and comply with all traffic regulations.
• Assist riders in boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Regulate heating and cooling for passenger comfort.
• Follow accident response guidelines and contact appropriate staff to ensure trip coverage.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and auto insurance with $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage.
• Pass an insurance eligibility and driving record check.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Ability to pass JFSHI driver test.
• Genuine interest in the needs of seniors, individuals with mental health conditions, and others with age-related infirmities.
• Patience and tact in serving residents with diverse needs.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to perform strenuous tasks related to loading and unloading passengers and items, including lifting a minimum of 50 lbs and maneuvering wheelchairs with passengers up to 400 lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, and move wrists, back, and hips freely.
• Full and complete use of all limbs to operate vehicle controls.

Skills

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to occasionally work outside regular hours as needed.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Possession of necessary certifications to work in an RCAC or ability to obtain certifications within 3 months of hire.
• Experience transporting seniors or wheelchair-bound passengers is desirable.