Community Transporter & Advocate (Full-Time)

Burrell Behavioral Health; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Healthy Workplace Culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Transporter to provide transportation for clients to and from Community Services facilities and in the community. The role includes route planning, documenting pickups and no-shows, and coordinating with the Transportation Supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Missouri Class E license, and the ability to maintain safety through vehicle checks and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Missouri Class E driver’s license is required.
• Ability to read and write coherently and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Represent the system Community Services and serve in a positive manner to clients, staff, community agencies, and community members.
• Advocate for Clients.
• Treat all persons served, their families, staff, community agencies, and community members with dignity and respect.
• Prepare daily transportation routes utilizing internet mapping sources to ensure efficient and effective transportation operation meeting programming needs of persons served.
• Record all persons picked up for transport each day at each stop.
• Document client no-shows for pick up.
• Inform assigned team member of the client’s no-show from transportation services following a pick-up request.
• Ensure the safety of vehicles by implementing safety check procedures according to Preferred Community Services policies.
• Utilize the Vehicle Pre-Operational Checklist form to guide safety check at a minimum weekly.
• Attend/complete all required training.
• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements.
• Assist Transportation Supervisor with onsite support.
• Serve as a staff liaison and representative.
• Serve as a member of the Health & Safety First Responder Team.
• Assist the Health & Safety Officer with general Health & Safety maintenance tasks as directed.
• Provide transportation for Clients as schedule allows.
• When not transporting, assist with duties such as filing, auditing records, work orders, general office cleaning, and errands as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional communication

Time management

Driving

Safety awareness

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Transporter to provide transportation for clients to and from Community Services facilities and in the community. The role includes route planning, documenting pickups and no-shows, and coordinating with the Transportation Supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Missouri Class E license, and the ability to maintain safety through vehicle checks and HIPAA compliance.