Clinical Van Driver

Charter Oak Health Center Inc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Oak Health Center Inc. is seeking a dedicated van operator to drive the mobile Behavioral Health unit and deliver patient care at outreach sites. You will maintain the vehicle, ensure safety for patients and staff, and provide a clean, secure environment in the van.

The role emphasizes punctuality, professional conduct, strong customer service, and bilingual ability in Spanish and English. CDL is required, and a high school diploma is expected.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and safe driving practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive mobile Behavioral Health vehicle to outreach sites and deliver patient care.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean, secure environment in the van and assist with site duties as needed.

Skills

Clean Driving Record

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYDrive mobile Behavioral Health vehicle from overnight assigned parking to various outreach sites for the delivery of behavioral health patient care to community outreach sites. Maintain the vehicle, ensure the safety of the vehicle, patients and staff. Provide a secure and clean environment in the van for patients and staff.Essential Position DutiesConduct routine visual inspections of the vehicle at the beginning and close of each shift to ensure proper and safe operations.Record mileage at the beginning and close of each shiftResponsible for general upkeep of the vehicle. Ability to identify mechanical problems and report immediately to supervisor, track/schedule preventative maintenance.Greet patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner.Maintain a controlled, orderly environment during vehicle operation.Ensure clean water tanks are full and gray water tanks emptied as needed.Monitor gasoline fuel tank — refuel as needed.Responsible for keeping vehicle clean both inside and out.Performs ground keeping maintenance of COHC sites, as needed, when van is not on schedule.Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.Must maintain appropriate attendance.Additional ResponsibilitiesMaintain adequate climate in vehicleActivate wheel chair lift as needed.Promote customer service by resolving client concerns in timely mannerPerforms any other agency related duties as assignedDemonstrates promptness at workProactive in identifying potential problems and immediately report concerns to supervisorCompliance ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with the Director of Facilities, assists with ensuring quality and regulatory compliance on the van.Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct and HIPAA.Participates in required orientation and training programs, as required.Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance in accordance with COHC Compliance Re porting Process.Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCore Competencies/Skill SetsClean Driving Record.Good understanding of vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance.Must have the temperament to maintain a state of calmness in the face of adversity and danger.Bilingual in both Spanish and English preferred.Excellent customer service and communication skills.Ability to communicate with a diverse population in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner.Professional Experience/Educational RequirementsHigh school graduateKnowledge of Department of Transportation regulationsCertification/LicensureCDL License required.