Client Transport & Recovery Support Driver

Avenues Recovery; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an entry-level BHT Client Driver to support admissions, transportation, and clinical operations at our outpatient facility. You will help create a safe, respectful recovery environment and handle essential transport and administrative duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with CPR certification, and an understanding of recovery principles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification required.
• If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety required.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Warm, compassionate and empathetic personality.
• Dignified character that models recovery principles.
• Minimum 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all motor vehicle laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to medical and clinical teams (admissions, transportation, meals, medication, supervision, phones etc.).
• Engage and build rapport with clients, creating a warm, accepting recovery environment.
• Monitor clients and enforce all Avenues policies to ensure safety of both clients and staff.
• Record and escalate any critical communication/incidents in a timely manner.
• Fulfill all administrative duties (shift documentation, inventory, meetings, office support etc.).
• Monitor transportation schedule, safely transporting clients for admit, discharge and appointments as necessary.
• Collect and deliver all external appointment documentation and lab specimens as necessary.
• Engage clients on peer support level during transport, and assist with any luggage.
• Ensure vehicle is well-maintained, fully fueled, and ready for use at all times.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Recovery principles

Industry experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an entry-level BHT Client Driver to support admissions, transportation, and clinical operations at our outpatient facility. You will help create a safe, respectful recovery environment and handle essential transport and administrative duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with CPR certification, and an understanding of recovery principles.