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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Company Van Driver Your Guardian Angels Transportation LLC Akron, OH Job Details Full-time $15 - $20 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee assistance program Qualifications Record keeping CPR Certification Route driving Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders English Developmental disability care assistance Driver's License First Aid Certification Intellectual disabilities support Direct support Adults with developmental disabilities GPS devices Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Full Job Description Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Company Van Driver Your Guardian Angels Akron, Ohio Full-Time | 8-

Hour Shifts Starting Pay:

$17.00 per hour Opportunity to increase to $18.00 per hour following successful probationary period based on performance, attendance, dependability, and compliance

POSITION OVERVIEW

Your Guardian Angels is seeking a dependable, professional, experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) who will also serve as a Company Van Driver transporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other clients receiving services through our agency. This is NOT simply a driving position. The individual hired for this position will be employed as a DSP/Transportation Driver and must understand that they are being hired to work a scheduled shift, not to complete only one particular route or transport one particular client. The successful candidate will operate a company-owned vehicle and will be expected to handle a significant portion of the company's daily transportation schedule. The company provides the vehicle, fuel, commercial insurance, and vehicle maintenance. You are responsible for safely operating the vehicle, transporting clients on time, providing appropriate DSP support when required, maintaining accurate documentation, caring for company property, and remaining available for assignments throughout your entire scheduled shift.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is intended to be a full-time, approximately 8-hour-per-day position . Typical scheduling may include morning transportation, midday transportation, afternoon transportation, medical appointments, day-program transportation, HPC transportation, community outings, and other authorized transportation assignments. Applicants must have schedule flexibility. Your shift may include periods between client pickups. These periods are still considered part of your workday when you remain on duty and may include: Additional client transportation Route changes or reassignment Vehicle cleaning and sanitation Fueling the company vehicle Pre-trip or post-trip vehicle inspections Transportation documentation Daily logs Master transportation logs Client documentation Reporting vehicle concerns Assisting with approved DSP duties Reporting to the office when directed Preparing for the next scheduled route Other transportation- or DSP-related duties assigned by management Employees should not apply for this position expecting to leave after completing only their preferred clients or routes. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESTransportation Responsibilities The DSP/Company Van Driver will: Safely transport clients to and from their authorized destinations. Operate a company-owned passenger van or other company vehicle. Transport multiple clients during the workday as assigned. Follow the daily transportation schedule provided by management. Accept reasonable route changes and additional client assignments throughout the scheduled shift. Arrive at scheduled pickups and destinations on time. Communicate immediately with management regarding delays, emergencies, accidents, client no-shows, cancellations, or other transportation concerns. Follow all company procedures for communicating estimated arrival times. Never independently change, cancel, trade, or refuse an assigned route without management authorization. Ensure each client enters and exits the vehicle safely. Confirm that clients are transported to the correct authorized location. Follow individual-specific transportation and safety instructions. Never leave a vulnerable client unattended when supervision is required. Follow all traffic laws and company safe-driving requirements. Never use a handheld cellphone while operating the company vehicle. Never smoke, vape, consume alcohol, or use illegal substances in a company vehicle. Never operate a company vehicle while impaired or while using medication that makes driving unsafe. Maintain professional behavior while transporting clients. Keep conversations and music appropriate while clients are in the vehicle. Protect client confidentiality at all times.

DSP RESPONSIBILITIES

Because this is a DSP position in addition to transportation , the employee must be capable of appropriately supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Depending upon the individual's service plan and assigned duties, DSP responsibilities may include: Providing supervision and support to individuals receiving services. Assisting individuals with safe community access. Supporting individuals during approved community activities. Assisting with mobility and safe entry/exit from vehicles. Providing verbal prompting, redirection, or assistance when appropriate. Following each individual's ISP and applicable service instructions. Recognizing and appropriately responding to changes in a client's condition or behavior. Following MUI/UI reporting requirements and immediately reporting incidents to management. Maintaining client rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and confidentiality. Following all DODD, Medicaid, agency, and client-specific requirements. Completing required service documentation accurately and timely. Performing approved Homemaker/Personal Care or community-support duties when assigned and when qualified to do so. Maintaining professional boundaries with clients and families. Employees may only perform duties for which they are trained, qualified, and authorized.

COMPANY VEHICLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee assigned a company van is expected to treat the vehicle as company property.

Responsibilities include:

Completing required pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Checking fuel level before beginning transportation. Reporting warning lights, unusual sounds, tire concerns, damage, or mechanical problems immediately. Keeping the interior reasonably clean throughout the shift. Removing trash and personal belongings at the end of the shift. Following company fueling procedures. Maintaining possession of assigned keys and fuel cards. Keeping fuel receipts when required. Never allowing an unauthorized individual to drive the vehicle. Never using the company vehicle for personal errands or unauthorized transportation. Never transporting unauthorized passengers. Immediately reporting any accident, damage, citation, or safety incident. Following company accident and emergency procedures.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Accurate documentation is an essential function of this position. The employee will be responsible for completing all applicable documentation, including: Daily transportation logs Client transportation records Master logs Mileage documentation DSP service documentation HPC documentation when applicable Incident reports Vehicle inspection forms Fuel documentation Electronic visit verification or other electronic documentation when applicable Any other documentation required by Your Guardian Angels, DODD, Medicaid, the individual's plan, or the funding source Documentation must be completed accurately and within company deadlines. Falsification of transportation records, service documentation, time records, mileage, signatures, or client information may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please do not apply unless you meet the required qualifications.

Applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age . Already have qualifying DSP training/credentials or documented DSP training history acceptable for the position . Be able to provide documentation of completed DSP training. Have current CPR certification meeting applicable agency/DODD requirements or be able to provide acceptable current documentation. Have current First Aid certification meeting applicable agency/DODD requirements or be able to provide acceptable current documentation. Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely provide services and complete required documentation. Possess a valid driver's license . Have no more than two points on their driving record , pursuant to Your Guardian Angels' company driving standard. Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record. Be legally eligible to operate the type of company vehicle assigned. Be able to pass all required criminal background checks. Be able to pass required DODD/Medicaid exclusion and registry checks. Have no disqualifying offense or finding that legally prevents employment in a direct-service position. Be able to successfully complete required

BCII/FBI

background procedures when applicable. Be able to meet all applicable DODD direct-service employee requirements. Have reliable transportation to and from the company office/work location. Have a reliable working cellphone. Be dependable and able to report to work at the scheduled time. Be comfortable working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Be able to work independently while remaining accountable to management. Be able to use GPS/navigation applications. Be able to complete electronic and paper documentation. Be able to work professionally with clients, families, guardians, case managers, coworkers, and agency management.

DRIVING RECORD REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a driving history that meets company insurance and safety requirements. Your Guardian Angels requires applicants for this position to have no more than two points on their driver's license/driving record . Applicants may be disqualified based upon serious driving violations, excessive violations, license suspensions, reckless driving history, OVI/DUI history, or other driving-related concerns that make the applicant unacceptable under company policy or insurance requirements. A Motor Vehicle Record check will be completed before final placement into a driving position. Drivers are required to notify management of any citation, suspension, accident, license restriction, or material change to their driving status during employment.

BACKGROUND & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable background and compliance requirements.

These may include:

Ohio

BCI/BCII

criminal background check FBI background check when applicable DODD Abuser Registry review Nurse Aide Registry review when applicable Ohio Department of Medicaid exclusion/suspension review Federal exclusion/database reviews Sex offender/child-victim offender database review where applicable Other required state or federal registry/database checks Employment eligibility verification Verification of required certifications and training Applicants with findings that legally prohibit direct-service employment cannot be hired for this position.

PHYSICAL & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

The position may require:

Sitting and driving for extended periods Entering and exiting a passenger van repeatedly throughout the day Walking Standing Bending Reaching Assisting clients entering and exiting vehicles Safely securing mobility equipment when trained and assigned Performing vehicle inspections Carrying light supplies or client belongings when appropriate Remaining alert for an extended driving shift

ATTENDANCE & DEPENDABILITY

Dependability is extremely important for this position. Our clients depend on transportation to attend day programs, employment, medical appointments, activities, and other essential services. Drivers must report to work on time and ready to begin their route at the scheduled start time. Frequent call-offs, repeated lateness, failure to communicate, abandonment of a route, or repeatedly becoming unavailable for scheduled transportation will not be acceptable. Applicants should carefully consider whether they can consistently work the required schedule before accepting this position.

ROUTE EXPECTATIONS

Drivers are hired to work for Your Guardian Angels , not for an individual client. Routes and clients may change based upon: Client schedules New admissions Cancellations Medical appointments Staffing needs Geography Vehicle availability Program schedules Business needs A driver may transport several different individuals during one shift. Employees are expected to accept assigned routes that fall within the duties of their position. We are specifically looking for candidates who want consistent full-time work and are comfortable being one of the agency's primary transportation drivers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

We are seeking someone who is: Dependable Mature Patient Safety-conscious Respectful Organized Professional Comfortable with responsibility Able to work without constant supervision Willing to communicate Able to follow company policy Respectful toward individuals with disabilities Able to handle schedule changes without becoming argumentative or unprofessional Someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities This position is best suited for an individual who enjoys driving, enjoys working with people with developmental disabilities, and wants a stable position with a consistent work schedule.

COMPENSATION

Starting Pay:

$17.00 per hour Employees who successfully complete the company's probationary period may be considered for an increase to $18.00 per hour based upon factors including: Attendance Punctuality Driving performance Client safety Documentation Communication Compliance Vehicle care Ability to manage a full route Professionalism Overall job performance

COMPANY PROVIDES

Company vehicle while performing assigned transportation Company-paid fuel for authorized company transportation Vehicle maintenance Company automobile insurance for authorized use Established transportation routes Ongoing agency supervision Required company-specific orientation and training

IMPORTANT

This position requires an individual who is already experienced and trained as a DSP. We are not looking for someone who simply wants to drive a van. We are looking for an experienced DSP who is comfortable becoming a primary transportation employee for the agency and understands the responsibility that comes with transporting and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. If you are looking for a position where you complete one or two trips and go home, this is not that position. If you are looking for consistent hours, enjoy driving, understand DSP responsibilities, are dependable, and are comfortable carrying a full transportation schedule using a company vehicle, we encourage you to apply.

APPLICATION SCREENING QUESTIONS

Applicants should be prepared to answer the following: Are you currently trained/qualified to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Ohio? Can you provide documentation of your completed DSP training? Do you currently hold valid CPR and First Aid certifications? Do you have a valid Ohio driver's license? How many points are currently on your driving record? Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within the last five years? Are you willing to complete a Motor Vehicle Record check? Are you able to successfully complete all applicable criminal background, registry, and exclusion checks? Are you available to work approximately 8-hour shifts? Are you comfortable transporting multiple clients and completing several routes during the same shift? Are you willing to accept route changes and additional transportation assignments during your scheduled shift? Are you comfortable driving a company passenger van or mini van? Do you have professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you comfortable completing daily transportation and DSP documentation? Do you understand that this is a combined DSP and transportation position , not a driving-only position? Your Guardian Angels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based upon qualifications, job requirements, applicable law, and the ability to safely and effectively perform the position.

Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person