Responsibilities:
*Drives and escorts shelter clients to and from appointments. *Ensures welcoming and respectful atmosphere on the van. *Assist riders as needed when entering or exiting the vehicle. *Delivers belongings to other sites as needed. *Operates vehicle in a safe, timely and efficient manner. *Reports problems related to routing, scheduling or vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions in a timely manner. *Assist in scheduling and routing of vehicle. *Performs daily routine safety checks and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle. *Maintains cleanliness of vehicle both inside and out by routine wiping down and mopping as well as bringing van to car wash on a routine basis. *Maintains vehicle in good working condition by ensuring routine maintenance is performed. *Maintains knowledge of local area street and highway systems, motor vehicle laws and regulations, safe/defensive driving techniques and the needs of population served. *Reports all traffic incidents and accidents immediately to Shelter Director or their designee. *Reports concerns about client stability to the Director of Social Service or their designee in a timely fashion.