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Pine Street Inn Driver Holy Family Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts
Driver Holy Family Shelter
Department: Holy Family Inn
Office: Lingard St.
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Direct Care
Hours/Shift: Hours Vary
Employee Type:: Regular Part-time
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SCHEDULE: 24 hours, Sunday - Tuesday, 5:00am-8:00am & 3:00pm-8:00pm
Pays $22.41 per hour
This position carries a retention bonus of $1500.00, payable in instalments of: $500.00 after 1 month, $500 after 3 months, and $500 after 6 months.
The Driver is an essential position- shifts may vary; include holiday
LOCATION: 1 Lingard St., Dorchester, MA
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
The Driver will perform scheduled and unscheduled driving assignments; transport guests from the Men-s Inn to Holy Family Inn or other locations as needed; assist with projects and services as directed by Shift Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor; model appropriate behavior and conflict resolution in front of guest, staff and the general public at all times. The Driver will work closely with supervisors and team members to keep Pine Street Inn van(s) clean, provide a safe and secure environment for residents & program members, and always drive to encourage a safe and pleasant ride for everyone. The Driver will do runs from Shattuck Shelter to others city shelters as need it.
The HFI Driver would need to be flexible to work at other PSI shelter locations; and perform supportive responsibilities as assigned on days that they are scheduled, while the Holy Family Program is closed for that shift. The program Supervisor and Shelter Director will work together to determine which shelter would be assigned based on coverage needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Massachusetts driver-s license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to read English satisfactorily
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of six (6) months of work experience in human services
Must have some basic technical skills, and the ability to use Windows 2007 programs
PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Ability to operate a 15 passenger van
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds of weight
Frequent bending, stooping for extended periods of time
Must feel comfortable driving for long periods of time, sometimes in excess of four (5) hours per day
MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Must be able to multi-task and perform in an environment that is often times stressful and demanding
Must be able to work under pressure, set timelines and meet deadlines
Must be able to follow multiple directives from a varied number of individuals, prioritize these tasks and demonstrate the ability to switch tasks, use materials productively, and focus on production goals and quality of the finished products
Good leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills are a plus
PREFERRED:
CPR, First Aid, CPI certifications
Previous experience driving a 15 passenger van
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Driving guests to and from specific destinations.
Coordinate & implement van runs schedule(s)
Assist Supervisor, Key Carrier and staff when appropriate with tasks deemed necessary by Shift Supervisor.
Maintain a professional, courteous and respectful rapport with staff, guests, outside agencies and general public.
Maintain records of all transports and maintain a van log, documenting mileage, damage etc.
Communicate with staff to coordinate shelter and detox runs, medical transports and pharmacy runs as needed.
Learn and utilize basic PSI computer applications.
Attend all mandatory trainings.
Record all relevant activities in shift log; transport log and referral log.
Work within established procedures and seek assistance where appropriate.
Responsible for safety and security of guests and staff between destinations.
Perform others duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES IF INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION/TRANSFER AND RETURN IT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF POSTED DATE
Pine Street Inn is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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