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 establish protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following :

• 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, visitor, 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 QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience Supervision responsibilities include :

Proficiency in the use of computers for :

Communicate Effectively :

Creativity / Innovation :

Focus on Client Needs :

Foster Teamwork :

Lead :

Make Decisions :

Organize :

Plan :

Solve Problems :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

Full Benefits package :