Description :Provide transportation services to seniors/older adults to Adult Day Services, Grocery Shopping Trips between senior housing buildings and local grocery stores utilizing a 14-passenger vehicle. Driver provides passenger assistance on and off boarding, operating wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs on bus, assisting clients with securing seat belts, and assisting clients for door-to-door service. Driver is required to repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle to assist seniors/older adults with on and off boarding,QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be at least 21 years of age.Must have valid State of Illinois driver's license.Must meet the requirements of the Agency’s Driver Evaluation Policy as certified by the Secretary of State's Office (MVR check).Must maintain appropriate driving record during employment as defined by the Agency’s Driver Evaluation Policy. Must meet all approval requirements of agency responsible for insuring CJE vehicles.Knowledge of service area preferred.Must have the ability to be patient and work well under stress.Pursuant to state requirement, may be required to furnish a record of a physical examination within six (6) months prior to assignment on the job with recertification if a communicable disease has been contracted after the initial examination.Must comply with CJE policies, rules, procedures and regulations issued by the Federal Highway Administration regarding drug and alcohol testing.Education and/or ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDParatransit experience preferred but not requiredLanguage SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCPR/First AidValid Driver’s LicenseOther Qualifications.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to lift and transport box(es) of equipment (such as safety restraints) weighing up to 20 lbs. and other packages and/or materials including assistive devices weighing up to 40 lbs.Requires unaided lifting and transferring, exerting force up to 30 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.Must have physical coordination, dexterity & flexibility.Requires sitting for long periods of time.Must be able to consistently and effectively perform multiple tasks simultaneously at and/or above minimum acceptable performance standards under stressful situations.Must have physical mobility and ability to communicate effectively.Requires bending, pushing, pulling, stretching to positions above and below shoulder height, and aided and unaided lifting.Must be able to safely lift and operate assistive devices and equipmentCJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.