Description

Part-time, flexible shift. Could be mornings only, afternoons only, a split-shift of mornings and afternoons combined or PRN.

Do you enjoy working with special needs individuals? Are you looking for part-time work that is flexible and rewarding? Do you love to drive?

If you answered YES to these questions then you may be interested in the Devereux Pocono Driver position:

As a part-time driver for Devereux you will:

• Provide safe and appropriate transportation for all Pocono Center residents

• Be responsible for supervision of residents and seeing that their physical, emotional and personal needs are met in situations where professional accompaniment is not necessary

• Assist Coordinator in vehicle maintenance

• Perform safety inspections on assigned vehicles and ensures that vehicle is clean inside and out

• Respond to emergency situations as necessary

• Serve as courier when needed

• Attend in-service training programs to develop skills in dealing with residents effectively

• Exercise the rules of safety at all times

• Have access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our diverse employee population.

• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator.

Payrates: Starting rates $17.75-20.24 hr depending on experience.

Devereux Pocono Center is proud to offer PayActiv ! Get access to up to 50% of your wages before payday!

What are current staff saying?

"My bosses were great, and working with the individuals was very rewarding. The support we gave them and to see the changes in their lives was a testimony in itself."

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living and promoting growth in the areas of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment.

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You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty five thousand annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

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Qualifications

Experience: Two or more years driving experience. Good documentation and organizational skills. Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clear record.

Physical Requirements: Requires walking and standing 1/2 to 3/4 of the workday; 1/4 to 1/2 of the workday sitting. Frequently requires stooping, bending. Occasionally requires lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Requires vision and physical ability to regularly operate Devereux vehicles. Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention techniques. Significant and frequent use of physical requirements associated with verbal and written communication. Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (12/6/2024 9:31 AM)

Requisition ID 2024-41275

Category Support

Position Type Part-Time

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.