• Driver

    Helen Keller National Center for Deaf Blind Youths and Adults (Hempstead, NY)


    Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States.

     

    We currently have an exciting part time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a full-time Driver in our Day Habilitation program at our Hempstead location.

    SUMMARY:

    It is the responsibility of the agency vehicle driver to provide program individuals with safe transportation to and from their Day Habilitation program as well as program activities throughout the program day.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    + To drive consumers to and from their program safely and in a timely fashion.

    + Possess a general knowledge of OPWDD regulations and guidelines.

    + Act as a liaison between the residence and program by delivering mail or program funds, if necessary.

    + Have a thorough knowledge of the vehicle routes and have the ability to follow maps.

    + Help individuals with their personal belongings as needed.

    + Assist individuals on and off the bus safely and enforce proper mobility.

    + Provide oversight to the individuals as needed.

    + Complete all other assignments as indicated by your supervisor.

    + Assist in the program as needed.

    + Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned and maintained according to safety standards at all times.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    A High School diploma /GED and a Commercial Driver’s License required. Experience working with individuals who have a developmental disability strongly preferred.

    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    Must have and maintain a clean and valid NYS drivers license. Training in AMAP, SCIP-R and CPR available within first 90 days of training.

    SCHEDULE:

    + Full-Time (40 hours/week)

    + Monday-Friday

    PAY RANGE

    + $18.00 to $19.00 per hour

     

    At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

     

    + 403(b)

    + 403(b) matching

    + Dental insurance

    + Employee assistance program

    + Flexible spending account

    + Health insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Paid time off

    + Retirement plan

    + Vision insurance

     

    Helen Keller Services is an Equal Opportunity employer.