Transportation Specialist

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Reports to: Clinical Director and Site coordinator

Status: Full time

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Transportation Specialist: Transportation Specialist will oversee the cleanliness and care of all vehicles. Transportation Specialist will transport clients for Outpatient and residential when needed.

Transportation Specialist Job Duties:

· Scheduling Transportation in BestNotes

· Liaising with Clinicians and Clients for transportation needs

· Liaising with Site coordinators and Administrative Coordinator for maintenance with vehicles.

o Make sure the vehicle maintenance forms are filled out.

· Transportation for both Outpatient and Inpatient, when needed.

o Outpatient clients- drop the Client off and can leave and provide other transportation.

o Residential 2.5- Can drop the Client off and can leave provide other transportation.

o Residential 3.5- Must stay with the Client.

· Making sure all vehicles are clean inside and out.

· Make sure vehicles have gas in them.

· Make sure the vehicles all have the following inside:

o Unexpired First Aid Kit

o Pre- drive checklist

o What to do in case of emergencies- policy and procedures

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or by telephone. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

These characteristics are representative of those an employee may encounter performing the essential functions of the job. The employee works with alcohol and/or drug dependent individuals where a high degree of stress is possible. The position does not normally involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues; but it may require performing unplanned tasks where exposure may occur. The position requires the use of standard precautions.

Conditions of Employment:

· Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks

· Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and random drug/alcohol screening

· Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.

· Satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check at the time of hire.

· Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to the new employee's first work day and annually thereafter

· Completion of new employee orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting to work

· Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI/De-escalation) Training

· Infection Prevention and Cultural Awareness employee training

· Completion of CPR/First Aid Training

· Completion of required trainings

· Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training

· Successful completion of a six-month on-the-job orientation period

Skills/Qualifications:Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Energy Level, People Skills, Documentation Skills, PC Proficiency, Organization, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Required Training:

First Aid/CPR certification

TB Testing

FBI/CBI Background check completion

Successful completion of new employee orientation

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in SUD and behavioral health is a plus

Transportation experience

NOTES:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. In addition, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside off their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17