Detox Facility Driver — Transport & Client Support

Avenues Recovery Center; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Long-Term Care Insurance

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

FSA Medical

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Metairie, LA is hiring a Facility Driver for our Detox and Residential treatment facility. You will monitor transportation schedules, safely moving clients for admission, discharge and appointments, and you will collect documentation and lab specimens as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year in the treatment industry, a valid state driver's license, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the treatment industry preferred.
• Current and valid state-issued driver`s license required.
• Strong communication and time-management skills required.
• Dignified, respectable character reflecting recovery principles.
• Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws and safe driving practices.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center in Metairie, LA is hiring a Facility Driver for our Detox and Residential treatment facility. You will monitor transportation schedules, safely moving clients for admission, discharge and appointments, and you will collect documentation and lab specimens as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year in the treatment industry, a valid state driver's license, and strong communication and time-management skills.