Lutheran Life Communities

Bus Driver

Wittenberg Village - Crown Point, IN - Full Time

Drive Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, for $17.00 an hour. No nights, no weekends. You drive our vehicle, so your own car and insurance stay out of it.

Our adult day program at Wittenberg Village gives older adults in Crown Point a place to spend the day doing activities, sharing a meal, and seeing friends, while their families get a break. You are the first friendly face members see each morning and the person who gets them home safe each afternoon. Our 47-acre campus sits about two miles from Crown Point's historic Downtown Square.

What you'll do

  • Pick up program members at home in the morning and drive them home in the afternoon
  • Help members into and out of the vehicle and walk them to the door
  • Plan efficient routes and adjust when a member's schedule changes
  • Pass along messages between families and the adult day team
  • Help the adult day team with activities and lunch between routes
  • Do daily vehicle safety checks and report any problems
  • Keep mileage logs and trip paperwork

What you'll need

Required:

  • Valid driver's license 
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and help members in and out of the vehicle
  • Able to read directions and paperwork, and talk with members, families, and staff in English

Preferred:

  • Experience working with older adults, including people with memory loss
  • Experience driving a van or small bus

Pay and benefits

  • $17.00/hour
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company vehicle provided for all routes

Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. No evenings or weekends. 

How to apply
Apply on Indeed in a few minutes. We reply to applicants within 48 hours. The next step is an interview with our Adult Day Services Director.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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