Driver/Aide with Aging and Independence

JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt; part-time; 10-20 hours per week; varied schedule during normal business hours of Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; no benefits

Join a mission-driven team that makes a daily difference in the lives of Frederick County residents. This position plays a vital role in the Meals on Wheels program, delivering nutritious meals to homebound adults and individuals with chronic health conditions or disabilities. By ensuring timely and accurate meal delivery, you’ll help clients maintain their independence, health, and dignity, right in the comfort of their own homes. In addition to delivering meals, this role provides a friendly face and a critical point of contact for wellness checks and referrals to other essential services. You may also assist with other tasks that support the Nutrition Program’s broader mission. Supervision is received from the Nutrition Manager and/or Home and Community Connections Director.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver packaged meals and other resources to homebound clients.
• Keep daily records of route, mileage and other statistics
• Regularly perform routine cleaning and fueling of the vehicle(s) and daily maintenance checklist
• Notify the proper person of any vehicle problems
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of food delivery equipment.
• Assist with the packing of meals as needed
• Comply with all Federal, State and County regulations and policies
• May also operate a county vehicle to safely transport senior center passengers according to program guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Minimum age 18 years
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to become certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED, or the ability to become First Aid, CPR, and AED certified within 6 months of hire
• Ability to understand and follow written and spoken (English) instructions and travel directions
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations and follow proper procedures
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, with sensitivity to the needs and priorities of people who are elderly and/or have a disability
• Accurate skills to properly complete required forms and reports

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Experience working with people who are elderly or have a disability
• Experience driving minivans, trucks, small passenger buses or similar size vehicles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly drive; frequently sit, walk, lift up to and over 50 pounds, up to and over 40 pounds; reach, and preform repetitive motions. occasionally climb and push up to and over 40 pounds.
• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work outdoors and on uneven ground; occasionally indoors, in dirty and dusty environments, in hot (above 100 degrees) and cold (below 32 degrees); and rarely noisy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Failure to meet or maintain the minimum qualifications or additional requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Available for varied schedule – deliveries usually occur Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. but may vary when needed to accommodate special deliveries
• Ability to arrange own frequent travel to meetings, work locations, and events as needed, including occasional urgent or time sensitive situations
• This position is subject to random drug testing excluding marijuana

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of training and experience
• A pre-employment physical examination
• A pre-employment drug test excluding marijuana
• A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation

Benefits

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov