Client Transport Driver — Behavioral Health

Safe-Harbor-Recovery-Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a full-time Driver to support admissions, appointments, activity trips, and transport needs. You will operate a company vehicle for clients, staff, and visitors with a focus on safety and timeliness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid state driver’s license, and CPR/de-escalation (training provided). Prior experience in a behavioral facility is preferred. Weekend shifts and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One or more years’ relevant work experience in behavioral facility preferred.
• Valid and in good standing state driver's license required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification may be required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicles to transport clients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other events in a punctual manner.
• Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Ensures passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle and maintains supervision during transport.
• Provides verbal reports to oncoming shifts and documents transportation activities.
• Keeps vehicle logs and reports maintenance needs; assists in behavioral events when required.

Skills

Safe driving

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a full-time Driver to support admissions, appointments, activity trips, and transport needs. You will operate a company vehicle for clients, staff, and visitors with a focus on safety and timeliness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid state driver’s license, and CPR/de-escalation (training provided). Prior experience in a behavioral facility is preferred. Weekend shifts and on-call duties may apply.