At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with purpose. Nobody is just punching a timecard here. Every Rise team member is personally connected to and driven by our mission. And we like to have fun while we work! But we're also serious about your success - we offer great opportunities for growth and development.

We'll give you the tools you need by providing robust training. All you need is a willingness to learn and a desire to support others in living their best lives.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide safe and reliable transportation for people with disabilities. As a driver, you will follow all safety laws and practices while ensuring safe usage for the people we support.

This is a part-time position working 20-25 hours per week, M-F 5:30 AM - 4:30 PM (split shift).

Responsibilities

• Provide people with disabilities safe and reliable transportation to and from home and Rise's locations on morning and afternoon routes in Rise vans and buses
• Help create a positive experience for those riding on the vehicle including modeling how to interact appropriately with others and on setting personal boundaries.
• Position may include using the vehicle lift and transferring adults on and off Rise vehicles including securing individuals in wheelchairs.
• Use Rise provided technology and equipment for checking riders in and out, GPS for routing, and maintaining compliance.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and monitor basic vehicle systems
• Complete all required maintenance forms

• Applicants must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11)
• Applicants must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
• Reliable, dependable, and self-directed worker
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• Drivers must be willing to drive in rough weather conditions
• Must be available to work on short notice
• Drivers must be willing to drive a 14-passenger van and lift bus (No CDL required).

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus: $500 ($250 paid after 6-month work anniversary and $250 after 12-month work anniversary)
• Starting Wage: $17.34 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Daytime work hours (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays)
• A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
• Additional Benefits available including disability insurance and more! PTO starting at 16 days per year; 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
• Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).

Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.! Visit our career page to apply to this and other positions, or email us at hiring@rise.org with questions.

Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.