Driver - DOC Programs

SUMMARY

Residential program for adult residents which are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse/special needs program. The Driver will provide transportation services for residents of the Hemm House re‑entry program, ensuring safe and timely travel to various destinations such as appointments, job interviews, and community services. This role involves maintaining the program vehicle, adhering to schedules, and supporting residents' successful reintegration into the community in addition to ensuring the security of the residence and residents while following established protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections.

• Responsible for providing transportation and escorting clients to and from medical appointments, interviews, employment sites and other approved destinations as necessary
• Implement appropriate security procedures in the facility and vehicles. Ensure safety of clients at all times.
• Oversee daily maintenance of program vehicle and submit appropriate reports.
• Update daily travel log.
• Pick-up and deliver agency related business and house supplies.
• Supervise the residence, its residents and program activities
• Account for each resident in and outside of the facility on a real time basis
• Ensure the safety and security of residents and staff in the facility
• Provide supervision and surveillance of the residents, visitors, facility and perimeter
• Ensure contraband is not brought into the facility by conducting facility searches
• Implement appropriate safety and security procedures.
• Document all phone and resident contacts and make appropriate entries in correct logs to insure continuation of services and client accountability
• Assess and meet physical needs of residents.
• Monitor doors, medicine, and supplies.
• Conduct random tours of the residential facility and premises documenting time of tour, client accountability and facility concerns
• Notify Supervisor or appropriate on call staff person in emergency situations.
• Stay current with ACA and PREA Requirements
• Complete required annual training in compliance with due dates
• Ensuring accountability of clients are per contractor requirements
  • accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis;
  • ensuring the safety and security of staff and residents in the Facility;
  • providing supervision and surveillance of the residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter;
  • ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility;
  • conducting facility searches;
  • conducting urine monitoring;
  • monitoring entry and egress of all residents and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervision responsibilities include:
  Residential clients

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Relevant work experience with human service clients preferred.

• Successfully pass Criminal, Education, Substance Use Testing and Driver Background checks conducted by the Organization and Funder
• Maintain background free of infractions which may result in the termination of employment
• Have access to an insured, registered vehicle preferred
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area
• Working with addictive personalities; a basic understanding of human behavior; and utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations.

• Word processing
• Simple accounting
• Spreadsheets
• E-mail
• Internet
• Client Tracking Software

• Ethical Behavior
  • Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both…