Van Driver Program Specialist

Why Work for SMOC?

• Flexible schedule, work/life balance and a 35-hour work week.

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.

• Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment.

• Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer.

• Dental w/ Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer.

• EyeMed Vision Insurance

• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one.

• Additional voluntary benefits including – additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.

• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive shelter residents to appointments, stores, job search and to view potential housing in the agency van.
  • Transport donations and shelter supplies.
  • Coordinate rides / transportation schedule with shelter residents and staff.
  • Follow and enforce van transportation and safety rules.
  • Follow all Commonwealth of Massachusetts driving laws.
  • Maintain written driving log.
  • Oversee and schedule routine maintenance of the van; maintain repair log.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the van.
  • Assist with light maintenance of the shelter, including putting supplies away, cleaning rooms, small repairs.
  • Assist with room preparation for new residents.
  • Attend staff and agency meetings and training when schedule allows.
  • Provide shelter/office coverage, if necessary, write shelter log notes when needed.
  • Assist with new resident orientations.
  • Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
  • Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
  • Good driving record.
  • Able to follow driving directions.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Must obtain and maintain CPR First Aid Certification.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• Directly reports to Medway House Shelter Director
• Indirectly reports to Division Director of Family Emergency Services
• Direct reports of this position are none.
• Indirect reports of this position are none.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to drive an 11-passenger van.
• Able to remove snow/ice form the van.
• Able to carry donations, bags and boxes u to 25 lobs.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Specialist / Van Driver / Program Support will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.