[humanser] Drivers license requirement

Mon Jan 23 19:03:09 UTC 2017

Uber doesn't ask for even the amount of people riding with you. You don't even get the last name of the driver when you order a ride. As long as you, not the clients order the ride, I don't see how this would affect HIPPA.

Ericka Short
1750 Fordem Ave. #508
Madison. WI. 53704
608-665-3170

 from my iPhone 6s

> On Jan 21, 2017, at 2:14 AM, Lisa Irving via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, 
> 
> Congratulations on finding this particular job! 
> 
> I can only speak to my experiences. Some organizations claim using cabs or
> ride-share service violates HIPPA and other forms of confidentiality. 
> 
> In my opinion, common sense dictates that swapping job duties with other
> co-workers is reasonable. 
> 
> From,
> Lisa Irving
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan
> Franks via HumanSer
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:10 PM
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> Cc: Jonathan Franks <jfranks at nfbtx.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Drivers license requirement
> 
> Hello all,
> This is a very interesting thread that I actually came across a situation
> today.
> 
> I was looking for jobs at my State's Department of Family and Protective
> Services and came across a CPS Trainee position.
> 
> One of the job requirements is:
> This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to
> complete job functions. Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor
> vehicle; an acceptable driving record for the past five years; a current,
> valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or
> cargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance. Applicants must
> provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license.
> 
> However, my question is:
> Could ride sharing services such as Uber and Lift substitute for this
> requirement?
> 
> I look forward to hearing your responses as this situation is quite new for
> me.
> 
> Jonathan Franks BSW
> Secretary
> National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
> 
> 
>> On 1/20/17, Miranda via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Janice,
>> I like your train of thought, especially because for anything other 
>> than driving, a valid state ID card is equivalent to that of a drivers 
>> license. I do have a quick question for you though. What solutions do 
>> you propose for responsibilities related to most social work or human
> services positions?
>> For transporting yourself, you could have a private driver,  use a 
>> taxi or Uber, use paratransit or ride the city bus depending on time 
>> constraints, but what if clients need to be transported? I am simply 
>> asking, because this is a concern that I myself have encountered. When 
>> I did my internship, I rode with another coworker who was supervising 
>> and teaming up with me on projects. However, I would love to hear anyone's
> proposed solutions.
>> Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend!
>> 
>> Best wishes, Miranda
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 20, 2017, at 7:36 PM, Janice Toothman via HumanSer 
>>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hey Sarah,
>>> 
>>> I live in MD and in the counseling professional.  I decided that 
>>> since I have an ID card from the MD department of Motor Vehicles that 
>>> I will answer "yes" for the dilemma you propose.
>>> 
>>> I hope then that once granted an interview that I can state my case 
>>> and explain a solution if they truly believe that this is an 
>>> Essential component of the job.
>>> 
>>> However, I feel that this is a way for businesses and agencies to 
>>> start a criminal background checks on potential interviewees as well 
>>> as potentially discriminate against certain groups if they have a way 
>>> to access a persons drivers license/ID.
>>> 
>>> Janice
>>> 
>>>> On 1/20/2017 6:49 PM, patnaude.sarah--- via HumanSer wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hey everyone,
>>>> 
>>>> The last several months I have been applying for jobs in the social 
>>>> work/mental health/criminal justice field. My hope is to one day be 
>>>> a Victim Advocate. However, through this process, comes the 
>>>> frustration with the issue surrounding driver license. Many of the 
>>>> jobs in these fields require you to transport clients, which is 
>>>> another frustration all in itself. However, even jobs where I 
>>>> wouldn't have to transport anyone requires a drivers license. 
>>>> Usually I just put no on the application and hope for an interview 
>>>> but it seems the Virginia Government website automatically 
>>>> disqualifies my application from being considered if I press no. 
>>>> This has happened twice, both for jobs I was qualified for and in 
>>>> some cases even over-qualified. I was wondering what you all have 
>>>> done about this or would advise me to do. I would say yes and then 
>>>> just explain in the interview since I do have a State ID, but I don't
> want to lie on the application.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Sarah
>>>> 
>>>> 
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