Van Driver PACE

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Job Roles

• Drive in a safe and timely manner the mobile van to various locations across communities that FHCSD provide PACE programs and services.
• Register, secure, and transport participants and/or items to and from locations.
• Routes and destinations may change daily based on program and service locations.
• Conduct daily safety inspection of mobile van; inspect the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, taillights and report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.
• Responsible for daily vehicle cleaning, ensure routine fueling, check oil and fluid levels, clean windshield, and headlamps, and maintain mobile van in clean and safe operating condition.
• Keep mobile van maintenance records current, coordinate and schedule routine and episodic vehicle maintenance.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards, i.e., vehicle logs and entering patient data into E.M.R.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• Current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Requires an active California driver's license for the class required for operation of assigned vehicle; DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• 1-year related experience preferred.
• Possess safe and good driving skills.
• Knowledge of the San Diego area and surrounding communities.
• Ability to drive in all types of traffic, roads, and weather conditions.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be able to communicate with and relate to a diverse staff and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain vehicle records and perform routine checks on a motor vehicle.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3-6 HRS)

Bending (waist): FREQUENTLY (3-6 HRS)

Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): NEVER

Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: DRIVING IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB

FUNCTION & DRIVES COMPANY VEHICLE

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES

Exposure risk to aerosol-transmitted diseases: YES

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Vehicle fueling, minor vehicle maintenance, vehicle cleaning

Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER

Power Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3-6 HRS)

Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling over 75 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pushing over 75 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Reaching (above shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3-6 HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3-6 HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3-6 HRS))

Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Twisting: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: As established by Department Standards

Walking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Working around equipment and machinery: Vehicles, exposure to noise

Ages of Patients Served: N/A

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)