Shuttle Driver for a Homeless Nonprofit Agency
ORGANIZATION: IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
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Driver provides friendly, efficient service during the shuttle process, transporting clients from designated locations and IHS Service Centers in a safe and timely manner. Integrates with and supports the mission of the Outreach Team. Establishes and maintains clear communications with other IHS staff and management team to ensure a consistent, excellent level of guest service.
Shifts:
Friday and Saturday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday thru Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- If you can't volunteer for the full eight hour shift, four hour intervals are acceptable. Each run takes approximately an hour between our various shelters.
- We do not require CDL License but is preferred.
- Minimum of 6 months of bus driving experience preferred with a clean abstract.
Essential Duties:
- Deliver clients and guests of IHS to appropriate destinations in a safe and courteous manner
- Greet each client/guest personally in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Operate the shuttle in accordance with all laws and regulations while following company policy to ensure a safe and pleasant operating environment
- Assist clients/guests to load and unload belongings, enter and exit vehicle and miscellaneous needs
- Notify Manager of any client or vehicle problems including daily maintenance, including but not limited to ensuring proper oil, tire and fluid levels
- Provide appropriate company information; distribute materials and handouts as required
- Communicate with Outreach office and other IHS staff via cellular phone
- Keep a record of vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness of vehicle and make sure the bus is equipped with safety equipment.
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About IHS, Institute for Human Services, Inc.
Location:
546 Ka'aahi St., Honolulu, HI 96817, US
Mission Statement
To create and offer tailored housing solutions for those in crisis, and nuture homelessness people towards greater self-direction and responsibility.
Description
IHS is Oahu's first and largest 24-hour emergency walk-in shelter for men, women and families with children who are homeless.
In Fiscal Year 2008, IHS served over 2,800 unduplicated individuals with assistance including 1,582 individuals with emergency shelter services, 724 family individuals with rental assistance ans short-term case management, 86 individuals with Permanent Supportive Housing services, and an estimated 500 other individuals with meals, hygiene, information and referral services.
IHS provides emergency shelter for up to 200 men, 100 women and 25 families with children at its two shelter facilities located at 350 Sumner St (Men's facility) and 546 Ka'aahi St (Women and Families' facility). All individuals are provided with basic emergency shelter services (sleeping accommodations, meals, hygiene, laundry, storage, mail service). All adults are provided brief services by guest advocate staff. All families and requesting adults receive comprehensive case management services.
Through effective partnering IHS is able to offer a wide range of on-site services including family enrichment courses (TIFFE), substance abuse counseling (Hina Mauka), medical and dental care (Kalihi Palama Healthcare for the Homeless). This is only a partial list!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
350 Sumner StreetHonolulu, HI 96817
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Min. 4-hours per week & semi-long term commitment