Transportation Bus Driver

Rise, Inc.•Fridley, MN

15h•$19 - $20

About The Position

At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people’s lives! The purpose of this Transportation Driver is to provide safe and reliable transportation for persons served between worksites or to and from their residence. As a bus driver you will operate a 15-passenger lift vehicle and follow all safety laws and practices while ensuring safe ridership for persons served.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.
Current, valid driver’s license.
A driving record that demonstrates safe, legal driving habits.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with person’s served, case workers and co-workers.
Compliance with Rule 11 and MVR background check required.
Service-focus – focus on customer (internal and external) needs
Interpersonal skills – positive behaviors; build relationships; value diversity; manage disagreements; act with integrity; demonstrate adaptability; show work commitment.
Self-management – use time effectively and efficiently; concentrates efforts on the most important priorities; adeptly handles several tasks at once.
Compassion – genuinely cares about people; is available and ready to help; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
Perseverance - pursues tasks with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience practicing person-centered techniques with people with disabilities or other barriers to employment preferred.
Previous experience with tie downs and securing wheelchairs or other mobility devices while operating a vehicle preferred.
Previous experience operating a 15-passenger life vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

Communication – Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust.
Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditations standards. Ensure that all activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Rise’s Code of Conduct, CARF standards, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment to include safe operation and preventative maintenance on all equipment used to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Perform and maintain a daily log of pre-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Provide any physical assistance the person’s served may need, including but not limited to entering and exiting the vehicle, using safety belts, etc.
Utilize best practices (tie downs, etc.) for securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices in the bus while transporting passengers.
Maintain structure and order on the vehicle and operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Conduct oneself as a positive role model for persons served in terms of appearance, socialization, and teamwork.
Complete and submit contact notes, tracking sheets, and communicate relevant information about passengers as needed.
Complete all required annual trainings on time using Rise’s online learning management system.

Benefits

Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
Dental insurance less than $17/month
Vision insurance
401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays, and 48 hours of ESST time per year.
Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.