About the Role
As our Bus Driver/Job Trainer Specialist, you'll help Band Members build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed both on stage and off. This hands-on position provides job training and support to help Band Members prepare for and maintain competitive employment while also providing safe transportation to practices, performances, events, and other activities. You'll also be an important part of FLAME's day-to-day operations, helping with vehicle upkeep, merchandise and inventory management, travel coordination, performances, and life on the road.
Responsibilities
- Provides job training and support to help Band Members prepare for and maintain competitive employment.
- Provides safe transportation to practices, performances, events, and other activities.
- Helps with vehicle upkeep.
- Assists with merchandise and inventory management.
- Supports travel coordination.
- Participates in performances.
- Assists with life on the road.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Article 19-A certification required at the time of hire.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred experience supporting people with developmental disabilities
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive starting wages
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid training
- A complete, very low-cost benefits package
About the Company
- FLAME is an American cover band that performs around the world playing all your favorites.
- FLAME is more than a band. Our talented Band Members embrace their abilities, inspire audiences, and show what is possible through the power of music.
- The Arc Lexington strives to be the best possible employer-a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected.
- Our employees build fulfilling, meaningful careers while making a difference in the lives of others.
- The Arc Lexington has been recognized with several workplace awards, including: 2017 - Best Company to Work for in New York State, 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award.
Equal Opportunity
- The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
