Driver at Illumination Foundation – Whitter, California

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children’s and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Role

The driver is responsible for transporting clients to and from destinations and ensuring clients have all necessary paperwork/documents needed for appointments. The driver will use a company vehicle to perform job-related duties.

The pay for this position is $21.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for $1.00 swing shift differential and $2.00 graveyard shift differential. The schedule for this role is Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00PM to 11:30PM.

Responsibilities

• The driver's responsibility is to review all transport for the following day via email or print out created by the transportation staff.
• Coordinate and manage time to ensure all clients arrive at their scheduled destination in a timely manner
• Confirm with client in advance transportation times
• Coordinate with medical any unexpected client transportation request
• Inspect company vehicle prior to transporting clients to ensure the vehicle has fuel, fluids, antifreeze and emergency kit
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure clients being transported will receive any missed meals
• Prescribed medication should be secured by driver when dropping off or picking up clients
• Driver must ensure and enforce no eating or drinking in vehicle, unless water only
• Sign vehicles in and out in vehicle log binder
• Driver has three minutes to scan QR code before or after starting the vehicle
• Driver must gas up once vehicle is at half a take of gas
• Notify transportation supervisor regarding any issues during transport, including client behavior.
• Assist with site duties when down time (not driving) as specified by site manager and/or site supervisor

• We uphold the values of Community, Action, Respect, and empowerment in all aspects of our work.

• Community: We lead with the vision of a strengthened and compassionate community for all. By embodying collective care, we serve as an example of what is possible when we come together.

• Action: Our “whatever it takes” mindset drives us forward. We take initiative, step in where others have stepped out, and create solutions when none exists.

• Respect: We deeply value the dignity and uniqueness of every individual we serve. We honor their stories, their journeys, and their right to be seen and heard.

• Empowerment: We heal—always. Our work enables clients to grow stronger in health, confidence, and belief in their potential as they move forward on their life journey.

• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines

• Set and maintain healthy boundaries with clients and staff.

• Be able to meet targets and work under pressure.

• Communicate any concerns and feedback to the Site Manager with tact and professionalism.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and work-related information/materials.

Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year minimum of customer service/ relevant experience in driving
• Valid CA Driver’s License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.
• Basic computer skills, including sending and receiving emails and summarizing data in spreadsheets.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 10 days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans