Van/Bus Driver

About the role

Proudworks has been serving individuals and businesses in Northern Kentucky since 1973, initially established as the Boone Adult Work Activity Center (BAWAC), led by our founding President & CEO, Ken Schmidt. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are focused on transforming barriers into opportunities—helping people live, learn, work, and thrive in the community. Through our Community Rehabilitation Services (Adult Day Training), we support individuals in building job & life skills, confidence, and meaningful community connections. Our Supported Employment program connects individuals to competitive jobs, providing personalized coaching and ongoing support to help them succeed in the workplace. Our Production department partners with local and regional businesses to deliver high-quality assembly, packaging, and fulfillment work—creating valuable, real-world work experiences for people with disabilities. In addition, our Transportation team provides safe, reliable access to programs, employment, and medical appointments, helping remove one of the biggest barriers to independence. For more than 52 years, Proudworks has continued to evolve to meet the needs of our community—driven by a commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and impact, and made possible through the dedication of our clients, staff, partners, and supporters.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely along designated routes obeying all (local, state and federal) traffic laws, safety procedures and transit regulations
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations and medical appointments
• Assist passengers with disabilities to get into the van or bus as needed
• Follow all appropriate timetables referenced in the BAWAC standard of conduct guidelines while on duty
• Work split shift schedules for full time status (part time shifts available for non-emergency medical runs)
• Operate vans, busses, or other vehicles for client employee transportation
• Research and plan for traffic, weather and/or construction
• Maintain assigned vehicles in accordance with vehicle maintenance procedures; turn all maintenance slips into the maintenance coordinator for vehicles in need of repair
• Maintain appearance of vehicle both inside and out, including vacuuming, mopping, and keeping all windows clear and clean; use car or truck wash assigned by the manager
• Enforce regulations of no smoking, eating, or drinking; clean inside as deemed necessary
• Ensure log contained in vehicle is maintained: all mileage, purpose of trips, gas and oil use
• Be courteous to other drivers on the road in addition to all passengers and aids being transported
• Maintain certification and/or licensure as needed
• Maintain a valid driver's license
• Maintain clean driving record from accidents, citations, or other incidents that may reduce insurability; notify Transportation Manager immediately of any accidents or citations
• Interact and converse professionally with dignity, respect, and proper courtesy, and follow program plan specifications as notified by transportation coordinator
• Communicate information and ideas so others will understand; exchange accurate information sufficiently to transportation coordinator or staff of various programs or providers regarding client behavior
• Perform other duties as assigned or required within the transportation department

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
• At least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find locations
• Time management and organizational skills to stay on schedule
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to transport, move or assist clients with disabilities
• Ability to bend, crouch, squat, and push wheelchairs without restriction
• Ability to be licensed and/or certified as needed for areas of responsibility
• Physical stamina and strong mobility to clean vehicle as needed and assist all passengers as needed
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 80% of the time with approximately 20% of time spent assisting passengers on and off the vehicles
• Full time will require 30+ hours worked each week

Benefits

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• Generous holiday schedule