What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at ASCEND Mental Wellness?
Established in 1948, the Mission of ASCEND Mental Wellness is to encourage and assist individuals in discovering pathways to their optimal mental health and wellness, while supporting hope and awareness of well-being in our community.
ASCEND offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits, retirement plan enrollment, and paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.
A sign-on bonus of $500 will be offered with this position.
ASCEND boasts a flexible, family friendly environment with a very supportive staff.
ASCEND is looking to fill the role of Transportation Driver at our East Side Center Mental Health Day Program. East Side Center is an adult psychiatric rehabilitation day program that supports personal growth and wellness through social, recreational, creative, learning, volunteerism, employment, and community participation opportunities.
The hours for this position are 8am-3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
As a Transportation Driver supporting the mission of ASCEND, this job will include the following responsibilities:
- Safely transporting clients, along with Agency staff when necessary, to support program function, responsibilities, and activities.
- When Scheduled transport clients to and from appointments, shopping, laundry, etc.
- Maintain program documentation as required.
- Understanding and maintaining the geographical boundaries of our transportation services.
- Checking and communicating vehicle maintenance needs with a supervisor.
- Schedule and plan daily transportation to appointments as well as to program (ESC).
- Communicate effectively with transportation staff to ensure smooth operation.
Qualifications:
- Experience in the transportation field preferred, but not mandatory.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid NYS driver’s license is acceptable to Agency insurance standards. Must maintain valid NYS driver’s license to maintain position.
- Must be of good character and background and display an affinity for working with people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Must have the ability to work independently, have good problem-solving skills and have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
ASCEND Mental Wellness provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Human Service: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Glens Falls, NY 12801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16