Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Fulfilling Lives. Realizing Potential.

Hope Christian Services provides care, programs, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that each resident reaches their full potential. Our organization addresses every aspect of life—medical, residential, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and spiritual.

Hope Christian Services opened as Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat on December 4, 1972 as the only facility of its kind in the state of New Jersey. ECCR expanded into the community in 1986 with the development of community-based group homes, where residents enjoy supervised, supported living. In 1992 ECCR advanced its philosophy of providing a home-like setting for residents with the construction of on-site lodges.

Join Our Mission

Are you ready to make a difference every day? Hope Christian Services is on the lookout for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team! Professional. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a recent graduate eager to start your career, we want YOU!

What We Offer:

• A Thriving Work Environment: Clean, modern group homes with a low residents-to-staff ratio
• Competitive hourly pay and eligibility for overtime pay. Full-time staff are eligible for a Sign-on bonus!
• Outstanding Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (HCS covers up to 90% of healthcare benefits), PTO, Sick Days, Extended Illness, FMLA
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,800/year or $2,400/semester to support your educational goals

About the Role:

Hope Christian Services is seeking a responsible and reliable Driver to join our team. The Adult Day Program Driver will be responsible for safely transporting participants to and from our day program location, ensuring their safety and well-being during transit.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a company-owned vehicle to transport participants to and from our Adult Day Program location, following established routes and schedules.
• Assist participants with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety and comfort during transportation.
• Secure wheelchairs and mobility aids as needed, and ensure that all passengers are properly restrained according to safety regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle, including performing routine inspections and reporting any maintenance issues or concerns.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, caregivers, and program staff to coordinate transportation logistics and ensure a positive experience for all passengers.
• Provide assistance and support to participants during transit, including helping individuals with mobility challenges or special needs as needed.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while operating the vehicle, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Document transportation activities, including mileage, passenger counts, and any incidents or accidents, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid non-probationary driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience driving passenger vans or similar vehicles preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or similar populations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize safety and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable. Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently, ability to assist in a 2 person lift for residents, while using a hoyer lift

• Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire
• Employee shall submit to drug testing prior to employment
• Employee shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause
• Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Record Information
• Complete cooperation with the licensee (Hope Christian Services) and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.

Ready to Make an Impact? Step into a role where every day is an opportunity to bring joy, support, and empowerment to others. Apply today and become a vital part of our Hope Christian Services family!

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