Driver

Starting Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.10 per hour

Schedule: On-Call (with weekly opportunities to pick up shifts)

Summary

The Driver plays a key role in supporting resident engagement by providing safe, reliable transportation for community outings, appointments, and special events. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining community vehicles, coordinating trip logistics, ensuring accurate billing for outings, and assisting residents throughout their travel experience. Drivers may also accompany residents on excursions to provide additional support and enhance their overall experience.

What You'll Do

• Safely transport residents using community shuttles and vans while adhering to traffic laws, schedules, and established transportation procedures.
• Assist residents with boarding and exiting vehicles, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance needs and ensure vehicles remain clean, fueled, and in excellent operating condition.
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance and transport vehicles to service providers as needed.
• Provide residents with information about scheduled trips, outings, and transportation services.
• Foster positive interactions with residents, guests, and team members while supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Accompany residents on outings when additional support or supervision is needed.
• Ensure resident outings and transportation services are accurately documented and billed.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school graduate, GED or equivalent.
• Fluency in English required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must have valid WA State driver license in good standing.
• Must display an ability to understand maps and remain composed during an emergency.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical.
• Certification in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR. (We will provide necessary instruction after hire.)

Benefits and Perks

• Complementary Parking
• Discounted meals
• 403(b) retirement & company match
• Free gym access and pool for employees
• Fun staff events and celebrations

Confidentiality Requirements

Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper, electronic and oral) within his/her work area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Legal Disclosure

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening.

Accommodation Request

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call (206) 382‑3175 with the nature of your request.