We are currently looking for a Full Time Van Driver to join our Ada Senior Center team located at the Ada Senior Center.

Summary:
Responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the Chickasaw Nation senior center. Ensures the safety of all passengers while driving tribal/GSA vehicle. Will deliver homebound meals to center participants and responsible for specific cleaning duties following daily routes.

Responsibilities:
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines and meets needs
- Seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- May provide break coverage for others as assigned
- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit
* Maintain knowledge of and follow all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Ensures proper delivery methods are followed and that orders are correct and delivered to the appropriate department
* Sweeps, mops, dusts, vacuums and performs basic cleaning and janitorial procedures
* Dusts, polishes, and cleans furniture in common areas and other areas as requested
* Assists in preparation of orders for food and food service products for cost effectiveness and efficiency of operation
* Inspects elder's residence and premises for minor home safety hazards and corrects immediately or reports needed repairs to supervisor
* Prepares daily reports
* Prepares monthly reports
* Maintains schedule to establish time and mileage as best possible
* Keeps vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each trip as well as checks for lost items
* Fuels vehicle, checks and adds fluid when needed in accordance with Chickasaw Nation standards
* Attends all required in-service training, school, required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings
* Transports Chickasaw citizens and other First Americans to and from appointments, meetings, and activities as needed
* Assists passengers and equipment on and off vehicle as needed
* Maintains first aid kits and fire extinguisher in all center vehicles
* Distributes menus, calendar of events and newsletters to homebound participants on daily route
* All other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Follow instructions, written or oral
* Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation
* Drive basic motorized vehicle
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies
* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
* Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations
* Care for people with diverse special transportation needs
* Empathetic understanding of common social problems
* Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
* Ability to listen to clients and respond with compassion
* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
* Must be friendly with an outgoing personality
* Organizational and time-management
* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
* Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Vacuum cleaner, basic equipment, knowledge carpet care
* Janitorial equipment and supplies

Experience:
Essential:
* No prior experience required.

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass gaming background check
* Pass general background check
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
* Standard Driver's License
* First Aid Certification

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Customer service
* Elder/citizen homes
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* Outside, all weather conditions
* Structured
* Team-oriented
* Minor injuries, e.g. muscle aches, scratches, cuts or burns
* Communications written, verbal
* Elders
* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization
* Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Hand-eye coord, reach and grasp
* Able to drive assigned vehicle types
* Frequently assist with lifting patients
* Moderately strenuous work
* Repetitive motions
* Sitting up to 75% of shift
* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
* May work day shift
* May work evening shift
* May work night shift
* Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
* Home visits
* up to 75%