Driver

Location: Stoneham, MA and surrounding areas

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am-9am and 2pm-4pm

Target Pay: $22 hourly

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the individual's experience, education, and internal equity.

Job Summary

At Northeast Arc, our mission is to help people with disabilities become full participants in the community. The Driver plays a meaningful role in making that possible every day. In this part-time position, you will provide safe and timely transportation for individuals served from their homes to day programs and/or other authorized locations. You will also assist with compiling documents related to Northeast Arc and department policies and DDS regulations. This role is part of our Community Employment Services Transportation Department and reports to the Director of Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation for individuals served from their homes to day programs and/or other authorized locations
• Assist with compiling documents related to Northeast Arc and department policies and DDS/MART regulations
• Safely assist individuals served while entering, exiting, and moving around vehicles
• Move individuals in wheelchairs in, out, and around vehicles, and operate the wheelchair lift
• Perform general routine vehicle maintenance
• Clear snow and ice from and around vehicles as needed
• Safely operate various types of vehicles including minivans, SUVs, 15-passenger and wheelchair vans

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with an acceptable driving record; must be 19 years of age; experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus
• Desire and ability to work with and support individuals with disabilities
• Working knowledge of MA State and Federal Laws regarding safe driving; knowledge of Human Service Transportation and MART Regulations preferred
• Ability to use smartphones, GPS/map software, PCs, and Microsoft Office programs preferred
• Valid MA driver's license, 3 years of driving experience within the USA, and an acceptable driving record required
• Physical Requirements: Ability to drive and sit while operating a vehicle for extended periods of time and enter and exit vehicles several times daily. Ability to bend and kneel to secure wheelchair tie-downs. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Acceptable CORI, SORI, and fingerprint results required
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment.

Benefits & Perks

At Northeast Arc, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and growth. It's our goal as an employer to provide an enriching and supportive environment for our employees and their families.

With that goal in mind, we are proud to offer the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees working an average 30 hours per week)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Group Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance options and discount programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with limited company match
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Hub
• Ongoing professional development (trainings, conferences, CEUs, and more)
• eAcademy online learning platform
• Mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
• Additional perks including employee discounts and more

About Us

Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Keywords: Driver, Transportation, Human Services, Disability Support