*$1500.00 Sign-on Bonus*

The Elders Transportation & Support Specialist coordinates and provides transportation services for participants in the Samish Elders Program. This role is essential in helping our elders maintain independence and access vital services such as medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. The specialist is a compassionate professional responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of participants during vehicle transportation. 

$1,500 Sign-on bonus to be paid out after successful completion of 180-day trial employment period and obtaining a CDL.

Why work for Samish?

The Samish Indian Nation provides a very competitive compensation package, which includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, optional supplemental coverage plans, a 401(k) Plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and approximately 16 paid holidays. Best of all, we offer a great environment with passionate and caring staff!

Benefits Summary

• Health insurance including medical, dental & vision
• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Annual & Sick Leave
  
• Paid holidays (up to 16+ days per year)
• Paid jury, bereavement & cultural leave
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Wage increases at 6 months, 1 year and annually (based on performance evaluation and available funds)
  

1. Works in collaboration with the Elders Department Director to establish the transportation program including routes, policies and procedures, and the program handbook.
2. Operates the department’s vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, to safely transport participants to and from their homes, meal sites, events, shopping, local medical appointments, activities at the Elders Center and more.
3. Timely transports meals and items to homebound individuals.
4. Completes a comprehensive written inspection of vehicles daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the Elders Department Director, before transporting participants and ensures that the vehicles always have sufficient fuel and that there is always fresh drinking water on board.
5. Responsible for coordinating and providing a well-timed transportation schedule. Ensures the Elders Department cellular phone is in proper working order before each trip.
6. Assists participants to and from the vehicles in a safe manner.
7. Operates vehicles in such a way with patience and skill that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to the Elders Department Director immediately.
8. Maintains responsibility for vehicles cleanliness and maintenance.
9. Works with the Planning Department for the completion of routine maintenance of vehicles (e.g., oil changes); transporting vehicles to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities and implementing an inventory schedule for emergency and first aid supplies.
10. In the event of an accident/emergency, evacuates participants according to written and practiced procedures and assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by Samish procedure and other authorities.
11. Responsible for daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting and other reports as needed.
12. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding client information and adheres to relevant Tribal, State, and Federal Privacy Laws.
13. Picks up and delivers food items and supplies from grocery stores or suppliers, as necessary.
14. Reports the following to the Elders Department Director: presence of animals, vermin or insects; need for cleaning supplies or equipment repairs in advance; water leaks, and other maintenance needs; all other health and safety hazards noticed and reported.
15. Attends trainings as relevant to staff development plans; maintains current certification for First Aid, CPR, Food Handler’s Permit, health checks; complies with Adult Protective Services (APS) mandated reporting requirements for vulnerable adult abuse and neglect.
16. Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

1. Ability and desire to work with and provide personal care and assistance to frail, elderly, and disabled adults to enhance and encourage their independence.
2. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and to act with tact, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
4. Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
5. Ability to perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
6. Must obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
7. Must pass state, and federal, fingerprinting and background checks.
8. Accident-free driving record with no moving violations within the last three years.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three years of experience operating a public transportation vehicle of up to 15 passengers.
2. Possess and maintain a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and be able to operate tribal vehicles and buses or be willing to complete training to earn CDL (paid training available if needed).

Physical Demands: This job involves sitting (30% of time) and standing (40% of time), as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing (30% of time). Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Manual dexterity sufficient to: manipulate cleaning supplies and equipment, operate vehicle, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the vehicle. Ability to sufficiently operate vehicle for extended periods of time, enter/exit vehicle repeatedly throughout the workday, and assist elderly/frail/disabled participants with boarding/exiting vehicle.  Mental/Visual Demands: Frequent mental and/or visual attention to task is required. Occasionally work requires heavy concentration. Frequent interruptions. Tasks involve eye-hand coordination. Working Environment: Tasks may involve possible exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Must be able to withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Unavoidable hazards/risks: Risk involved with travel on highways, side streets and rural roads during bus trips. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Work requires moderate risks which require safety precautions (working around moving parts, chemicals, equipment, etc.). Protective clothing or equipment may be required (goggles, gloves, masks, boots, etc.). Random drug tests will be performed. 

Samish Indian Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or ancestry.  Samish preference and Indian preference will be applied to the selection for this position as defined in Title 25, US Code Section 473.

CONFIDENTIALITY:  This position develops, maintains, and is responsible for safeguarding the computer/electronic and hardcopy file folders containing sensitive and proprietary information about the Tribe and its members.  The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of all work and files pertaining to enrollment, clients, survey results, and all other material that may identify individuals by name (either directly or by reference), as set forth by the Tribal Council in the Personnel Manual.  Any violation in this matter may result in immediate termination of employment. All materials, including electronic materials of any type or format, produced are considered works made for hire and are the property of the Samish Indian Nation.

Please state your eligibility for Indian preference in your cover letter.  Indian preference must be documented prior to interview or hiring.  BIA Form 4432 or tribal enrollment ID may be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.

All persons who are offered employment with the Samish Indian Nation must give permission for a thorough background check of previous work performance, motor vehicle history, credit history and criminal history, as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

This position is a “covered position” under the Tribe’s Indian Child and Family Violence Act Policy and all applicants must undergo a fingerprint background investigation in order to be hired for this position.  The Tribe will not hire, permit anyone to work or volunteer in a covered position if the person has ever been found guilty or entered a plea of no contest or guilty to any offense under federal, state, or Tribal law which involves violence, threat of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, prostitution, crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children.