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Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers

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Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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About Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers Helping Hands provides HOPE and CARE through personal, trauma-informed programs to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Our programs are Trauma-Informed, Data-Driven, and Person-Centered.

We take the time to learn each individual's story and help connect them to the appropriate local resources and services to meet their unique needs. We do not duplicate available services; instead, we build strong collaborative partnerships with local programs and foster connections between participants and our community partners.

Position Summary The right individual for this position has a passion for helping others, is nonjudgmental, and able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways. As a Driver with Helping Hands, you will transport passengers (participants and/or staff) within the Portland Metro Area.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, including early morning, evening, and weekend work. $18.90, full-time benefit eligible, Medical/Dental/Vision/401k/PTO.

Typical Duties Include

Drive designated route(s) approximately 4 times throughout shift

Maintain vehicles in clean external and internal condition

Maintain van charges throughout shift

Transport individuals

Keep accurate and up-to-date vehicle log, ensuring problems are reported to supervisor

Perform routine pre-trip safety inspections

Requirements & Qualifications

One year of driving work experience

Effective Communication & Customer Service Skills

Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations

Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

High school diploma or equivalent

Current driver's license with acceptable 3-year driver’s abstract

25+years of age to be covered under employer’s driver’s policy

Preferred

Familiarity with ADA lifts, devices, and transportation

Experience with Electric Vehicles

CPR/First Aid/AED training

Direct or Lived Experience with homelessness, addiction, and/or low-income populations.

Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and sexual assault

Physical/Mental Requirements The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Hearing and vision adequate for interaction with participants, staff, and the general public

Work is performed indoors, outdoors and in a van, occasionally accompanied by moderate noise levels and exposure to scents.

Frequently required to sit in a seated or in a stationary position while driving or working at a desk

Frequently required to move about within the facility, indoors and outdoors, and in and out of an electric van

Frequently required to lift/push/pull luggage, bags and/or other misc items to load/unload van

Helping Hands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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