POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for the safe transportation & support to ESSHI participants from the Meadows at Middle Settlement road to any necessary appointments that Medicaid transport is not available or off site outings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Responsible for the operation of ESSHI transportation vehicle, which includes AWD SUV with a focus on safety. + Maintains defensive driving at all times responding to all safety signs, traffic and road conditions. + Assists tenants, team members, and other passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and assures safe destination and arrival. + Interprets driving directions to plan the most efficient route service available. + Provides transportation as necessary for special functions outside the facility and transports residents back and forth to appointments as requested. + Fuels vehicles, as necessary or assigned + Will clean both the exterior and interior of vehicle as needed or assigned. + Pick up and /or drop off vehicles to and from our repair shops as assigned. + In accordance with facility policies responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies with proper notification to designated parties relative to the accident/incident. + Maintains accurate, up to date mileage records as required. + If a passenger is going to be late to their destination the Resident Support Driver will notify the Care Navigator/ ESSHI Program Manager to relay. + Notifies the ESSHI Program Manager of any vehicle problems for immediate attention to ensure vehicle safety at all times. + Must possess a valid/clean New York state driver’s abstract & license in good standing meeting insurers’ requirements. + Assist with meal delivery to ESSHI units. + Assist ESSHI tenants with any lifting tasks outside of tenant’s abilities. + Will perform other duties as assigned by the ESSHI Program Manager. + Responsible for on foot rounding of phase II of the Meadows to be proactive with enforcing Beacon property management house rules & ESSHI obligations for ESSHI participants. + Follow rounding schedule as outlined by ESSHI Program Manager. + Maintain both written and electronic record of interactions throughout shift. + Establish rapport with ESSHI Participants and Meadows Tenants to help facilitate a sense of community within the Meadows phase II property and promote safety awareness. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: + High School Graduate/GED + Must possess a valid/clean New York state driver’s abstract & license in good standing meeting insurers’ requirements. + Have good physical health, as indicated by documentation in the Human Resources Files and the ability to lift 50lbs. + A NYSDMV drivers abstract is required – clean. + This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check. + Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation. + Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted. WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS: + Job related tasks do not involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. + OSHA Exposure Category III PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Stands, bends, drives and walks most of the day. Must have good eye sight to ensure Safe navigation of fleet vehicles. Will assist individuals entering and exiting the Vehicles. WORK CONTACT GROUP: Co-workers, tenants, family members, individuals in the community.