Driver at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Job Details

Job Type

Part-time

Shift & Schedule

Monday to Friday

On call

Estimated Salary Guide

• Not provided by employer
• $24.5K – $31.1K a year is the estimated salary for this role in Kankakee, IL.

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Full Job Description

Description:

• The driver is responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of meals to Home Delivered Meals participants.
• Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.
• Ability to drive to destinations within the limits of Kankakee County at least once per week.
• Pick up food from local caterer site and transport to designated participants along delivery route(s).
• Unload meals from vehicle and bring to participant’s front door.
• Perform basic wellness checks and make contact with all participants when making deliveries.
• Be willing to be on call during the week to fill in and drive for any volunteers who call off a driving shift.
• May drive up to five (4) hour shifts Monday through Friday depending on the destination.
• Must attend Agency training and mandatory meetings as determined by Nutrition Program Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and education as required.
• Position is considered an at-will and requires a six-month probationary period.
• Probationary and annual evaluations of performance are conducted.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required for this position. All degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution that has U.S. Department of Education approval.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience driving a vehicle is required.
• Must successfully complete the Agency’s Defensive Driving course.
• Must have a clean driving record and a working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of a vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and constructively with persons from all racial or ethnic backgrounds, diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passage of complete background clearance.
• Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has adopted and follows the Codes of Ethics established by Catholic Charities USA, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Psychological Association. As an employee of the Agency you are expected to support these codes to the extent doing so is consistent with and allowed by applicable law.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of liability insurance is required.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move or lift 40-60 pounds.
• Must be able to physically access delivery sites, including homes with stairs or ramps for entry.
• Must be comfortable with the possible presence of domestic pets at participant’s residence.
• Must be able to meet the essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.