Client Transport Specialist - Safe, Punctual & Caring

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

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking a full-time Driver to transport clients to admissions, appointments, activity trips, and other events with punctuality and care. You will monitor client behavior, report incidents, and assist with safety and documentation as part of the multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and possibly CPR/First Aid or de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• 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 special events in a punctual and timely manner.
• Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Assures that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of clients while transporting them.
• Complies with all company safety policies and practices and alleviates any safety issue by resolving or by notifying appropriate persons for assistance as necessary.
• Serves as a positive role model for clients and peers providing examples of appropriate behaviors, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
• Encourages open, honest communication to facilitate problem solving on the unit, during transport, and when attending off unit activities.
• Charts in client records as appropriate and/or assigned.
• Provides a verbal report/briefing to the oncoming shift.
• Responds and adheres to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately completes all transportation documentation.
• Maintains vehicle log(s) and reports maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensures all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.
• Maintains vehicles in safe condition and keeps record of vehicle maintenance.
• Responds to units to assist in behavioral events when needed.
• Responds and reports any vehicle related incidents.
• Drives company facility vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment, as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certification

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking a full-time Driver to transport clients to admissions, appointments, activity trips, and other events with punctuality and care. You will monitor client behavior, report incidents, and assist with safety and documentation as part of the multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and possibly CPR/First Aid or de-escalation certification.