Crisis Cold Weather Shelter Shuttle Driver

Job Summary: The Crisis Cold Weather Shelter Shuttle Driver provides transportation to and from Crisis Cold Weather Sites as needed throughout the season, from November 1st to April 15th.

Evaluation: The Senior Director of Homeless Services, following adopted policies of Community Partnership of the Ozarks, evaluates the Crisis Cold Weather Shuttle Driver.

Position Requirements:

• License or Certification – Shuttle Drivers must have a valid driver’s license (Class E).
• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Flexibility to work evening and morning shifts.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Experience working with those experiencing homelessness is preferred.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances at times.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.

Essential Functions:

• Provides shuttle services from a central location to designated sites on nights when Crisis Cold Weather Shelters are open and shuttle services from Crisis Cold Weather Shelters to a designated location the following morning.
• Conducts inspections of the shuttle, reporting any mechanical or maintenance needs to the Senior Director of Homeless Services or other designated entity.
• Engage with guests to ensure safe travel to designated sites.
• Tracks and reports number of individuals served.
• Adheres to strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Ensures current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Outdoor exposure – Shuttle driver will be transporting guests to Crisis Cold Weather Shelters during extreme cold and inclement weather.
• Driving is an essential job function of this job position.

Reporting Structure The Crisis Cold Weather Shelter Shuttle Driver will report to the Senior Director of Homeless Services.

Position Clarification : The position of Crisis Cold Weather Shelter Shuttle Driver is a grant-funded position and is based upon funding availability. The job duties are subject to change, based on the funding requirements. This is a non-exempt, part-time, as needed position. Grant funding dictates the pay range for this position.

CPO receives federal grants and contracts and therefore must comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Marijuana is considered an illegal drug under federal law, with no exception for medicinal use and is not protected under ADA.

Work Location: In person