Driver/Aide - Aging And Independence

JOB INFORMATION

The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence has been providing services and programs to older adults and their families for over 40 years. Our mission is to enrich the lives of older adults through community connections to services, programs and resources, with a goal of ensuring that Frederick County residents are empowered, engaged and equipped to live their best life. The Division seeks creative, energetic, compassionate and visionary candidates to join our diverse team of professionals who care about the well-being of Frederick County seniors. Join our team to help further our mission and make a difference in the lives of Frederick County's fastest growing population.

POSITION DETAILS:

Non-exempt; part-time; up to 20 hours per week; varied scheduled during normal business hours of Monday

• Friday; 8:30 a.m.

• 4:00 p.m.; position is subject to system-wide reassignment

This position will deliver meals to homebound recipients and will also assist with kitchen duties and other center programming and services for the Senior Services Division. Supervision is received from the Senior Center Supervisor and/or Home and Community Connections Director.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep daily records of route, mileage and other statistics

• Regularly perform routine cleaning and fueling of the vehicle(s) and daily maintenance check-list

• Notify the proper person of any vehicle problems

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Centerincluding kitchen duties and dining room clean up

• Assist with implementation of home delivered meals (e.g. packaging, serving and clean-up)

• Deliver packaged meals to the homebound as needed

• Assist Senior Center staff when necessary

• Comply with all Federal, State and County regulations and policies

• Perform other related duties as required

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED UNDER "FULL" OPERATIONS:

• Operate a County vehicle to safely transport passengers to and from a senior center for meals and programs

• Assist passengers as they board and depart the vehicle

• Transport and escort passengers on shopping and other trips, assisting with packages as needed

• Assist with the implementation of Center and Department programs

• Assist with the coordination of activities and events with other senior-oriented agencies and organizations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalent

• 1 year of work experience driving a van or similar vehicle

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED, or the ability to become certified within 6 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Accurate clerical skills in order to properly complete required forms and reports

• Ability to understand and follow written and spoken (English) instructions and travel directions

• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations and follow proper procedures

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public, with particular sensitivity to the needs and priorities of persons who are elderly

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Work experience transporting passengers

• Experience working with persons who are elderly

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly reach; frequently sit, walk, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive; occasionally stoop; and rarely crawl

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors and outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in a dirty environment, and near chemicals or fumes; occasionally work in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees), cold temperatures (below 32 degrees), and is required to wear protective equipment

• Physical requirements include the ability to assist passengers as they board and depart the vehicle; to lift and carry groceries and other parcels as needed; and to perform minor upkeep and maintenance of assigned vehicles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied schedule, dependent on the needs of Center schedule or other activities which may include evening hours

• This position is subject to random drug testing

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience

2. One or more interviews

3. A pre-employment background investigation through public records search

4. A pre-employment physical examination and drug test