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Open Sky Community Services Part-Time Driver - Crystal House Clubhouse (25 Hours) in Gardner, Massachusetts
Salary
USD $17.25/Hr.
Description and Responsibilities
Open Sky's Crystal House Clubhouse is a community dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults recovering from mental illness. It is a member of theMassachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (https://www.massclubs.org/massachusetts-clubhouses) , an organization comprising 33 clubhouses throughout the Commonwealth. Through a variety of meaningful and engaging tasks, members have the ability to develop, or refresh employment skills, explore educational opportunities, and participate in social activities.
Crystal House provides services to residents of the Greater Gardner Area. The club has an average enrollment of 80 members, with an average daily attendance of 30. In addition to Gardner, communities served by the club include Ashburnham, Barre, Fitchburg, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Leominster, New Braintree, Oakham, Princeton, Rutland, Templeton, Westminster and Winchendon.
The Part-Time Driver provides transportation to individuals supported by the Clubhouse. This is a split-shift "school bus schedule" role with morning hours, then off duty, then afternoon hours.
Follow assigned routes and schedule for on time pick-up and drop-off.
Drive courteously and obey applicable traffic laws.
Remain alert and focused, and avoid distractions while operating vehicle.
Treat individuals served with dignity and respect, and provide appropriate support to them while they are in your care.
Ensure assigned vehicle is clean and in good repair, promptly reporting any maintenance issues for resolution.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent. Alternate forms of education and/or experience will be considered.
Reliability, respect, professionalism, and a desire to see individuals succeed with stable housing, employment, and life skills.
Valid driver's license required, and must meet MART Driving Standards:
Clean driving record spanning multiple years
Fingerprinting
Drug testing
About Us
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled veteran status.
Job ID2024-9562
CityGardner
StateMassachusetts