Pothole Pilot (Minibus Driver)
Do you have a few hours free time in the morning or evening day? Do you love people? Do you have a passion for helping homeless children and their families? Are you dependable and punctual? And do you have a great driving record? Then being a Family Promise of Metro East Pothole Pilot might be just the opportunity you are waiting for?
Summary:
Transport our guests from the Host Location to the Day Center in the morning and/or from the Day Center to the Host Location at night. We are sharing a 15 passenger minibus that does not require a special driver license. The shifts will be 6-8 am, and 5-7 pm, 7 days a week, but are shared with other drivers. Saturdays and Sundays morning start hours will be later.
Transport our guests from the Host Location to the Day Center in the morning and/or from the Day Center to the Host Location at night. We are sharing a 15 passenger minibus that does not require a special driver license. The shifts will be 6-8 am, and 5-7 pm, 7 days a week, but are shared with other drivers. Saturdays and Sundays morning start hours will be later.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- Driving between shelter site and day center locations
- May have to pick up van at alternative location.
- Navigating the road in a safe way to transport guests
- Unlock/lock up the day center space
- Other duties as assigned by the host volunteer coordinator
Requirements:
- Have had a driver’s license for at least 5 years
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Be courteous and personable when dealing with guests
- Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of Family Promise of Clark County guests, volunteers, and staff
- Ability to pass a background check and MVR check
Training & Supervision
Benefits: Helping to end homelessness for children and their families, because every child deserves a warm, safe place to sleep at night.
Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements. This job description does not create an employment contract. Prior to any offer of employment, candidates must agree to a legal background check and motor vehicle records search.
Family Promise of Metro East is committed to inclusivity and equity. We seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
EMPLOYER COMMENTS:
We are committed to inclusivity and equity. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
To apply, send a cover letter telling us why you want to work for Family Promise Metro East and why you are the best candidate, along with your resume to Michele Veenker via email: michele@familypromisemetroeast.org
- Attend general volunteer training
- Complete Ride Connection Driver Training
- Each drive shift takes an average of 30 min-1 hr, depending on the location of the shelter site.
- Pre-inspection of the vehicle takes 20-30 minutes
- Minimum of 1.5 hours paid each shift
- Shifts may be split them with other staff/ volunteers
Benefits: Helping to end homelessness for children and their families, because every child deserves a warm, safe place to sleep at night.
Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements. This job description does not create an employment contract. Prior to any offer of employment, candidates must agree to a legal background check and motor vehicle records search.
Family Promise of Metro East is committed to inclusivity and equity. We seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
EMPLOYER COMMENTS:
We are committed to inclusivity and equity. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
To apply, send a cover letter telling us why you want to work for Family Promise Metro East and why you are the best candidate, along with your resume to Michele Veenker via email: michele@familypromisemetroeast.org
