Regional Transportation Unit (RTU) Driver

JOB TITLE: Regional Transportation Unit (RTU) Driver

LOCATION: Hartford Transitional Housing, Hartford CT

SALARY: $22.50 Per Hour

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

Join a mission-driven team working to advance equity, inclusion, systemic change, and criminal justice reform. We support our employees with comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a workplace centered on well-being. Eligibility for the benefits below varies by work schedule.

- Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees who work at least 25 hours per week; eligibility begins after 60 days of employment.
- Retirement: Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
- Employer-paid protection: Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees who work at least 25 hours per week.
- Voluntary benefits: Critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, prepaid legal services, personal accident insurance, supplemental short-term disability, and whole life insurance.
- Paid time off: Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- Paid holidays: 13 paid holidays each year.
- Employee support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Workplace culture: A supportive environment focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.

CPA is guided by our BEDI ( B elonging, E quity, D iversity, and I nclusion) culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Hartford Transitional House (HTH) provides men with a supervised structured, residential environment that is safe and supportive. HTH is a stable atmosphere that enhances the efforts of the residents and staff to effect positive changes in resident’s behavior and decision making. The program promotes responsibility and accountability while reinforcing the values of tolerance, respect, cooperation, and concern during the men’s stay, while meeting the needs of the referral source.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED and one year of experience transporting individuals. Must have valid CT driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation. Ability to positively interact with multi-cultural program participants. Strong organizational skills preferred. Must demonstrate maturity and stability, trauma informed approaches and cultural responsiveness, models pro-social behavior. Willingness to work flexible schedule. Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

- Commits to agency mission and program goals.
- Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
- Receives and coordinates transportation requests to serve as many clients as possible.
- Provides safe transportation throughout the identified region based on requests from referring/assigned officers for court ordered defendants and Probation/Family Service clients.
- Assists with the program’s transportation needs as required (i.e. pick up lunch and dinner for residential component).
- Assists with urine collection from clients, as needed.
- Maintains programs’ vehicles, vehicle records, and vehicle safety equipment, including first aid kits.
- Maintains vehicle logs as directed.
- Maintains Fire Safety Standards in accordance with local and state law.
- Maintains First Aid supply inventory.
- Assists with daily operations of program such as monitoring client movement in the facility when not performing transportation duties.
- Upholds and follows all agency/program policies and procedures.
- Serves as role model for staff and clients modeling pro-social behaviors.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and their significant others.
- Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Performs all other duties as required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Affirmative Action