Van Driver

• Description

• Position:

  Van Driver for PLEA
• Pay rate: $16 per hour
• Hours are based upon the Life Friends schedule: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am-4:00pm.

•

Location:

160 N. Craig St, Pittsburgh

PA 15213

• PLEA Compeer Life Friends is Hiring for a Van Driver for its Recreation Program in Oakland, PA
• The Compeer Life Friends Van Driver plays a vital role in supporting our program and participants. This position is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation for program participants, while also contributing to the daily operations of the program as an active and valued member of the team.
• Core responsibilities:
• + •Provide safe and reliable transportation•for program participants to and from the program site and designated community locations.

+

• Engage participants in recreational, social, and leisure activities
• that promote socialization, skill-building, and enjoyment, both formally and informally. +
• Support a welcoming and inclusive program environment
• by building positive rapport with participants and encouraging active involvement. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux and PLEA are proud to offer
• ASCEND
• the•first career accelerator program•exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers•the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.

This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

• Qualifications

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• : •Requirements•+ High School diploma/GED + Valid PA Driver's License with a clean driving record + Must possess and maintain valid personal automobile insurance + ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.

+ Must be 21 years or older.

• Qualifications
• Skilled in the operation of vans and equipment.
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
• Ability to follow routing verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and to identify vehicle problems/malfunctions.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local traffic regulation.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to move freely throughout the van.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
• Highly motivated to work with special needs population and their families.
• Ability to adapt to changes.
• Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment PLEA has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.

PLEA fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. PLEA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.

• Company Overview
• Company Overview
• Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults
• and their families
• every year.

• Our Mission:

• Devereux changes lives
• by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
• Our Culture, Our Expectations
• At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide
• every day
• for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.

Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity

• offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors
• is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world
• one person, one family, one community at a time.
• What Devereux Offers You
• In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after
• 30 days
• of employment.

In addition, we offer; + Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. + Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. + Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. + Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

• Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!
• _Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_
• Posted Date
• _2 weeks ago_ _(5/7/2026 3:44 PM)_
• _Requisition ID_
• _2026-50763_
• _Category_
• _Direct Care_
• _Position Type_
• _Part-Time_
• _Remote_
• _No_The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement•including upgrading, promotion and transfer•consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.