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Position Summary: The Driver / DSP are responsible for operating ASC vehicles designed with wheelchair lifts and seats to safely transport passengers with developmental disabilities in a safe, courteous and professional manner.

Areas of Responsibility as Driver:

1. Safely transport individuals according to pre-determined schedule.

1. Provide transportation from an individual's residence/day program to appointments or community integration outings.
2. Operate wheelchair lift and assist individuals in boarding, riding and offboarding in a safe manner; Fasten wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment in a secure fashion.
3. Refer to and implement route maps, GPS, time schedules, and instructions for trips.
4. Adhere to all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations, and ASC policies and procedures at all times.
5. Maintain, support and promote a safe environment while transporting individuals; Safeguard the welfare of the individuals and uphold their rights at all times.
6. Performs other related duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
7. Serves as DSP to fill in needs within home, as necessary.

1. Reporting and Recordkeeping

1. Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle following the Daily Vehicle Checklist; Perform safety checks of equipment, seat belts, lifts, etc.
2. Ensure the vehicle's interior and exteriors are clean at all times. Remove trash daily.
3. Promptly report repair and maintenance issues and other problems to the Fleet Coordinator; Follow-up as needed.
4. Complete trip logs during each route and at the end of each day.
5. Report hazardous or dangerous conditions along route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity.
6. Immediately report traffic incidents and/or accidents to the appropriate authorities and ASC management; Provide assistance in controlling accident or incident scenes.
7. Write reports and complete forms, including, but not limited to accident, incident and motor coach discrepancy reports, run sheets, mileage and gas records, and passenger counts.
8. Inform the nurse on duty of any illness or injury to individuals.
9. Participate in employee meetings and mandatory training classes, including but not limited to safety and AHCA training, as required.

1. Resident Care

1. Delivers high quality resident care to individuals according to agency regulations and ASC's best practices.
2. Feeds, bathes, provides grooming to residents - promotes self-care, encouraging residents to do as much for themselves as possible, promoting more independence during routines of daily living.
3. Checks (and changes as necessary) assigned individuals every two hours, takes individuals on toileting programs to bathroom on schedule, and/or reminds individuals who toilet independently to go to the restroom, if needed.
4. Uses appropriate lifting techniques at all times; wears lifting belt and uses Hoyer Lift with assistance from other staff.
5. Monitors physical condition for signs of illness or dysfunction that may need nursing intervention and promptly reports resident accidents, illness and/or other medical concerns to the nurse immediately.
6. Assists nurses with tasks as necessary following doctor's orders.
7. Periodically conducts inventories of each individual's clothing, hygiene and supplies; Submits replenishment list and completes shopping as needed to maintain adequate levels; Completes/updates resident inventory logs as directed.

1. IDD Programming

1. Delivers high quality services in support of the physical, social, and psychological well-being of ICF residents according to agency regulations and ASC's best practices.
2. Provides physical management, nutritional management, PT/OT and behavioral services in a timely manner according to plan; Ensures that shooting Star Day Program schedules are followed as written, if applicable; Implements activities to meet each resident's habilitation and support plan; Advocates for change/removal of goals when appropriate.
3. Follows mealtime and physical management plans; Reports concerns to supervisor.
4. Helps develop activities and situations within the ICF or group home which encourage interaction among residents. Physical intervention may be required if residents need assistance.
5. Accompanies individuals on field trips, excursions, community integration and recreational activities and to ADT, medical appointments, shopping, church, etc. Transports individuals using an ASC van as assigned.
6. Participates in resident-related meetings (at least one per quarter) and behavior management, shift and house meetings.
7. Performs other duties as assigned in response to the needs of individuals, the organization and/or programs.

1. Reporting and Recordkeeping

1. Ensures that required documentation is accurately completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to: reports, data sheets, log books, evaluations, disciplinary warnings, incident reports, house inspections, OJT checklists, etc.
2. Accurately and promptly documents each individual's progress according to their plan, agency regulations and ASC best practices.
3. Accurately completes daily care and I/O sheets by the end of each shift for assigned individuals.
4. Records seizures on seizure sheet accurately.
5. Documents observations of individual behavior, specific as to what individual did and events which influenced individual response, when appropriate.
6. Promptly reports unusual incidents and workplace accidents/injuries in a timely manner using the Incident Report form.

1. Training and Development

1. Obtains the required training to meet the agency requirements and ASC's policies.
2. Participates in training and in-services when offered/required; Obtains re-certifications as necessary.
3. Pursues professional growth by making use of professional development opportunities that would enhance Ann Storck Center's programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be at least 22 years of age and insurable by ASC's insurance carrier; valid Florida Motor Vehicle license and automobile insurance with good driving record.
3. Knowledge of state and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of vehicles; vehicle safety rules and regulation.
4. Ability to safely operate ASC vehicles and equipment efficiently.
5. Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities and three (3) years of driving experience.
6. One year of verifiable experience as a home health aide, caregiver, nursing assistant or other care professional and experience working with challenging behaviors, preferred.
7. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively and follow driving directions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Primary duties are operating ASC vehicles to transport individuals. As DSP in an ICF home environment with moderate noise levels. First or second shift; Weekends, holidays and overtime may be required. Position is categorized as essential personnel for the purposes of providing disaster services.