PATIENT/CLIENT DRIVER

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Charles Hickey Jr. School - Building 22, Rm 103

The main purpose of this position is to ensure a safe and timely transport of the Foster Grandparent Volunteers to various site stations, in-service meetings, and special events within the State of Maryland.

-   Transport Foster Grandparent Volunteers in a safe and timely manner on a daily basis.

-   Maintain State vehicle according to departmental procedures. Maintain daily and weekly inspections.

-   Provide written documentation of transportation log schedules, and mileage records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.  Documentation given monthly to immediate supervisor/and or lead worker, with originals forwarded to DJS fleet management in accordance to departmental procedures.

-   Document and report issues and concerns requiring immediate attention to Supervisor.  Report facts concerning accidents according to departmental procedures.  Plan travel routes that are direct, within time limits, and cost effective.

-   Perform CPR and First Aid to a Foster Grandparent in an emergency situation.  Attend in-service training courses to maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications and to keep abreast of changes and improvements.

 Experience: Six months of experience operating automotive vehicles transporting passengers, patients or clients.

 Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Vehicle Operations classifications or Motor Transport or Vehicle Operations specialty codes in the passenger transporting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

- Experience operating a passenger van (9 seats or more)

- Experience assisting senior passengers' entry and exit from a van or truck

- Experience using navigation and mapping tools to locate areas (e. g., Google maps, etc.)

- Strong knowledge of the Baltimore city area

1.Employees must possess or obtain a Class C non-commercial driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2.Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which involve the operation of large passenger vehicles. Employees assigned these duties will be required to possess a driver’s license of the appropriate class valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification will be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, violence management and basic first aid training.

1.Employees may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employer with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2.Some positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the employee to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.

3.Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your application may be approved pending receipt of the evaluation. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered. Please include it on your application, if applicable.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.).

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division 

Attention: Kigen Waugh

301 W. Preston St. Rm. 608

Baltimore, Maryland 21201 

Email kigen.waugh@maryland.gov

Phone:  410-767-4933

Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.

 As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.