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Scope and Purpose of Position In accordance with the Agency's mission statement, Code of Ethics, policies and procedures, State of Michigan licensing and COA standards; the Transporter/Case Support will ensure a safe and healthy transport for all resident appointments. This role will be flexible to meet the drop-off and pick-up needs related to the resident population. In addition, this role will assist with case support, providing additional case aide services to support the residents in a variety of capacities. Tasks of the Position

• Transports residents to appointments or engagements off premises.
• Adheres to all required traffic laws and guidelines when transporting residents and utilizing agency vehicles.
• Assumes responsibility of the safety of all passengers during transport.
• Displays professional demeanor at all times when serving as a representative of the agency on and off campus.
• Assists with case aide duties when not needed for transportation purposes.
• Assists the Housing Specialist or Care Path Navigator with case related duties as necessary.
• Reports any vehicle related concerns to the Director of Security. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a sense of calm and control in difficult situations, minimizing panic in others.
• Safe driving habits and skillset.
• Ability to physically complete transportation needs of all distances, including potentially long-distance driving, if necessary, which may require sitting for long periods.
• Ability to complete all driving tasks 24/7 including daytime and nighttime driving.
• Ability to engage with people from various diverse backgrounds.
• Maintains flexibility in work assignments to support the ability to perform two job roles as needed in each area.

Supervisory Responsibility None

QUALIFICATIONS

(Education / Training)

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience in customer service, patient care or other related capacity.
• Valid Michigan driver's license in good standing with no restrictions.
• Must maintain a status of "acceptable driver" by the agency's liability insurance carrier.
• Must provide and maintain a clean driving record with no infractions.

Preferred:

• (2) two years' driving experience in a customer-related area.
• Valid commercial (CDL class B, or C) license.
• (1) one year of experience working with the veteran population, homeless population, or transitional living residential care in some capacity.
• (1) one year of experience working with the human trafficking population.