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United States Veterans Initiative
Veteran Service Assistant/Driver Nights and Weekends
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$35,516 / year median in Hawaii
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Veteran Service Assistant - Driver The Veteran Service Assistant reports directly to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veteran Service Assistant (if applicable) at the designated
U.S.VETS
site. The Veterans Service Assistant assists in the daily implementation of basic residential services to support safety and security and a therapeutic community environment.FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt- Assists in the delivery of basic services (such as shelter, food, hygiene, etc.) to veterans served at the facility
- Ensures harmonious atmosphere at the facility by maintaining communication with clinical staff and maintaining a therapeutic community environment
- Assists in the delivery/handling of client mail
- Assists clients with the move-in and move-out from the facility
- Responsible for the preventing or de-escalating any verbal and physical altercations from the facility including submitting Incident Reports to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant concerning these events
- Responsible for addressing client issues timely to ensure the non-interruption of services
- Conveying needs to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant to maintain supply inventory of supplies and ensures proper storage
- Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the facility and ensures readiness for inspections
- Conducts toxicology testing of clients according to program policy to promote a sober environment
- Responsible for implementation of all safety and emergency procedures
- Assist the Veteran Service Coordinator in bed checks and inspections of rooms to ensure a clean, safe and hazardless environment
- Conducts various administrative duties to include documentation of bed checks, inspections, incident reports, client logs, emergency procedure drills, etc.
- Facilitate routine daily living activities for clients
- Adheres to the site work order procedure
- Provides daily shuttle van transportation to community agencies such as VA, DMV, Social Security, etc.
- Assists with weekly cleaning of client and other common areas around the site
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with programs, client population, similar populations, or other relevant experience preferred
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with residential staff
- Must promote client-centered philosophy and skilled in creating/maintaining a sober environment
- Must be energetic, dedicated to mission and flexible
- Basic computer literacy
- Valid driver's license required.