Driver

About CVNL:

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is dedicated to advancing nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation, and empowering individuals in our community. CVNL has been building the capacity of volunteers and nonprofits for more than 50 years, and continues to adapt and evolve, leveraging powerful tools and technologies to make it easier for volunteers to engage and for organizations to promote volunteer opportunities.

Care. Connect. Contribute.

The Sonoma County Paratransit (SCPT) Department provides a vital service to the some of the most vulnerable populations in Sonoma County. With care, compassion and sensitivity our Drivers and CSR’s are the frontline workers providing this integral service, connecting our clientele to the community. This contribution to our community is a source of pride for CVNL.

Position Overview

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is seeking a Paratransit Driver. Reporting to the Director of Paratransit, the driver is responsible for driving a paratransit vehicle and assisting disabled and elderly clients on and off the vehicle. Drivers will handle clients in wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts and ramps on a daily basis. Due to the nature of our services and diverse clientele, Paratransit Driver positions require a flexible schedule. Paratransit Drivers must thrive in compassionately making a difference in the lives of others, communicate with integrity and grace while under pressure, and enjoy working within a team culture. A commercial license is NOT required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers on and off vehicles
• Ensure the safety of disabled or frail clients by providing appropriate physical support
• Push, pull and steer large wheelchairs up and down ramps
• Operate wheelchair lifts and properly secure wheelchairs in vehicles
• Accurately record and maintain paperwork
• Communicate using a two-way radio system
• Operate a computer tablet
• Promptly report vehicle repair needs
• Demonstrate a positive, open and support attitude to clients and co-workers
• Participate in ongoing staff development for department
• Attend and participate in company-wide and departmental staff meetings

Work Environment

• Occasionally drive in a variety of road and weather conditions
• Frequently work outside
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Frequently required to sit, talk and hear
• Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 300 pounds (wheelchair clients)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Requirements:
• Possess a valid State of California driver’s license (CDL)
• Have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) H-6 report and insurability at normal risk rates
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles under varying weather conditions
• Willingness to drive up to 200+ miles per day
• Successfully complete a pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and physical
• Ongoing compliance with Department of Transportation FTA required drug screening
• Successfully complete a safety road test administered by center (post-hire)
• Familiarity with geographical area and the ability to read street maps and GPS
• Achieve and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
• Comfortable operating a tablet and use of basic technology
• Sensitivity and compassion for elderly and physically and/or emotionally disabled individuals
• Ability to use good judgment and work independently
• Flexibility and willingness to work for and with a variety of people
• Experience working with elderly and disabled desired
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations desired
• Volunteer or community service experience desired

Benefits:
• Vacation: 12 days in year 1, 15 days in year 2, 20 days in year 5.
• Sick: 11 Sick days per year
• Holidays: 13 days observed (12 Fixed Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday)
• Health Insurance with base plan 100% covered by employer beginning 1st of month after hire.
• Vision and Dental Insurance.
• 403B Retirement Plans with 3.5% employer contribution after 12 months.
• Staff have regular opportunities to participate in professional development workshops and classes offered at CVNL

Compensation:
The budgeted starting hourly rate that CVNL reasonably expects to pay is $23.77-24.96 depending on prior experience. Up to $32.57/hr with tenure. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, external market comparisons for similar positions in similar geographic locations and size. Offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

CVNL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications. The Agency policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in any employment decision based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.