This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days   The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.   Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:  ·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.  ·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.  ·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.  ·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.  ·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.       The Shuttle Driver is responsible for safely transporting residents, staff, and supplies between Sage Ridge and approved community destinations. This position ensures reliable, timely, and courteous transportation service while maintaining vehicle safety standards and supporting Sage Ridge's mission to provide access to essential resources, appointments, and recovery-related activities. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT * Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role. COALITION BENEFITS  * Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.  * Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.  * Vision insurance.   * Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.  * Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.  * Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.  * Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.  * Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.  The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  * Operate assigned shuttle vehicles to transport residents to and from designated locations, including medical appointments, shopping centers, RTD transit stations, vocational programs, and community resources. * Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately to the Program Manager or Facilities Team. * Maintain accurate transportation logs, mileage records, and rider counts in accordance with program requirements. * Enforce program and safety policies while transporting residents, including seatbelt use, behavior expectations, and approved trip destinations. * Communicate effectively and respectfully with residents and staff, maintaining a professional and supportive environment. * Assist residents with mobility challenges in entering and exiting the vehicle safely when needed. * Maintain vehicle cleanliness, fuel levels, and readiness for scheduled runs. * Support campus deliveries and errands as assigned, including donation pickups and supply transports. * Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY  * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. * Minimum of 1–2 years of professional driving experience preferred. * Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check and pre-employment drug screening. * Excellent communication and customer service skills. * Knowledge of the Denver Metro and Aurora areas preferred. * Able to advocate and negotiate in an assertive, but tactful manner, both internally and with community agencies. * Understanding of issues related to homelessness including common physical & mental health conditions, recovery-oriented, evidence-based interventions, complexities within provided services, and trauma-informed care. * Collaborates cross-departmentally with Coalition staff to grow & contribute to the success of program objectives, culture, & a positive working environment. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. * Health Insurance - HMO or PPO  * Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance * Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching, * Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.   The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.