Community Transportation Driver

On the Road to Wellness; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Birthday paid day off

Cross-training opportunities

Education and professional development

Job summary

On the Road to Wellness is seeking a compassionate, reliable driver to provide transportation and peer support at our Manchester and Derry Walk-In Centers. The role emphasizes safety, welcoming interactions, and helping participants access community resources.

Responsibilities include transporting participants, supporting walk-in center activities, and potentially cross-training for per diem residential shifts. Opportunities exist for additional hours and community events.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Comfort engaging with diverse adults and providing peer support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to participants between walk-in centers.
• Assist participants with getting to and from the centers during scheduled shifts.
• Support and facilitate peer groups and wellness activities.
• Engage with participants to help connect them with community resources and supports.
• Occasionally cover additional hours and events as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safe driving

Peer support

Job description

Job Overview

Locations: Manchester & Derry, NHEmployment Type: Part-TimePay:$18.00 per hour, paid biweeklyRegular Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 20 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hoursHiring ImmediatelyCurrent Opening

Regular Schedule

• Monday through Friday


• 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Morning transportation — assisting participants with getting to the walk-in center


• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Afternoon transportation — assisting participants with returning home

Approximately 20 regularly scheduled hours per week

Transportation responsibilities alternate between our two Peer Support Agency locations:

• Week 1: Derry, NH Walk-In Center


• Week 2: Manchester, NH Walk-In Center


• The rotation then repeats

This split schedule also creates opportunities for employees who are interested in picking up additional hours between transportation shifts.

More Than Transportation

• Providing one-on-one peer support


• Engaging with participants within our walk-in centers


• Facilitating or co-facilitating peer support groups


• Supporting wellness activities and other participant programming


• Assisting with community engagement and special events


• Helping participants connect with community resources and supports


• Providing additional coverage within the Manchester or Derry Walk-In Centers

Employees may also have the opportunity to be cross-trained to work within our Step-Up Step-Down residential program on a per diem basis, creating additional opportunities for hours and experience within On the Road to Wellness.

Community Outings & Events

Our organization provides regular opportunities for participants to connect with their communities through outings, recreational activities, educational opportunities, and special events.

This position will occasionally provide transportation and peer support for these activities.

Community outings and events typically occur approximately once per month and may take place between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Availability for every outing or event is not expected; however, flexibility and interest in participating are strongly encouraged.

About On the Road to Wellness

On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, peer-led mental health organization that has served adults in Manchester and Derry, New Hampshire, since 1988. Our work is rooted in the belief that healing, recovery, and wellness are strengthened through connection, choice, dignity, hope, and meaningful community.

We provide free peer support services to adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing, have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges. No insurance or identification is required to access our services.

Through our walk-in centers in Manchester and Derry, participants can connect with support through:

• One-on-one peer support


• Peer-led groups


• Holistic wellness services


• Transportation assistance


• Community activities and outings


• Connection to community resources and supports

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that the experience begins before a participant ever walks through our doors. The person driving our vehicles is often the first and last staff member a participant interacts with that day. Being welcoming, respectful, dependable, and comfortable engaging with people is just as important as being a safe driver.

• Successful candidates will demonstrate: A strong commitment to personal recovery, self-care, and wellness


• A genuine interest in supporting people experiencing mental health challenges


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic


• The ability to consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and prepared to work


• Safe, responsible, and courteous driving practices


• Comfort interacting with and supporting a diverse group of adults


• A willingness to be open, honest, and thoughtful about how lived experience can appropriately support others


• Respect for individual choice, dignity, boundaries, and different pathways to recovery


• An interest in learning additional aspects of peer support beyond transportation


• A willingness to complete training to become a Certified New Hampshire Peer Support Specialist within one year of hire


• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a peer-led team

Employment Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record


• Safely operate organizational passenger vehicles


• Pass a BEAS Registry screening


• Pass a New Hampshire Department of Safety background screening

Previous justice involvement is not automatically disqualifying. Our staff are informed by a wide range of lived experiences, and we recognize the insight, compassion, and perspective those experiences can bring to peer support work.

Compensation & Benefits

• $17.00 per hour, paid biweekly


• Approximately 20 regularly scheduled hours per week


• Opportunities to pick up additional midday hours


• Opportunities for additional community outing and event hours


• Opportunity to cross-train for per diem Step-Up Step-Down residential shifts


• 12 paid holidays


• Paid day off for your birthday


• Required training provided by the organization


• No-cost educational and professional development opportunities


• New Hampshire Peer Support Specialist training


• Employment with a Recovery Friendly Workplace

Why Join On the Road to Wellness?

This position is an opportunity to do much more than transport someone from one place to another. You are helping people access community, connection, support, and opportunities they may otherwise have difficulty reaching. Whether you are welcoming someone into the van in the morning, having a meaningful conversation during a ride, helping facilitate a group during the day, or bringing participants into the community for an outing, you become part of a team focused on helping people feel seen, heard, respected, and connected.

What to Expect After Applying

Applicants can generally expect to be contacted within 2–3 business days of applying. Our hiring process begins with a preliminary phone screening, followed by an in-person interview for selected candidates. Once selected and all required pre-employment screenings are completed, new employees are typically able to begin working within approximately two weeks.

Thank you for considering a career with On the Road to Wellness!