Compassionate Client Transport & Safety Driver

Summit BHC; Sevierville (TN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC seeks a dedicated Driver to coordinate and safely transport clients to facility programming, appointments, and events. You will monitor behavior, respond to emergencies, and report on transportation activities as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with CPR/de-escalation and first aid potentially required. Onsite work and regular on-call shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One or more years' relevant work experience in behavioral facility preferred.

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

Safe driving

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year in behavioral facility

Job description

Summit BHC seeks a dedicated Driver to coordinate and safely transport clients to facility programming, appointments, and events. You will monitor behavior, respond to emergencies, and report on transportation activities as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with CPR/de-escalation and first aid potentially required. Onsite work and regular on-call shifts are expected.