Detox Facility Driver – Patient Transport & Care

Avenues Recovery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - M

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Facility Drivers for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Metairie, LA. The role focuses on safely transporting clients for admit, discharge, and appointments, while handling documentation, lab specimens, and supporting peers during transit.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver's license required.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Dignified respectful character reflecting recovery principles.
• Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation schedule, safely transporting clients for admit, discharge and appointments as necessary.
• Collect and deliver all external appointment documentation and lab specimens as necessary.
• Engage clients on peer support level during transport, and assist with any luggage.
• Ensure vehicle is well-maintained, fully fueled, and ready for use at all times.
• Assist with custodial and maintenance duties while not actively engaged in transport.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Facility Drivers for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Metairie, LA. The role focuses on safely transporting clients for admit, discharge, and appointments, while handling documentation, lab specimens, and supporting peers during transit.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication and time-management skills.