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Behavioral Health Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Kansas City is seeking a transportation aide to safely move clients, staff, and materials to appointments and community activities. You will follow supervision, maintain vehicle cleanliness, document trips, and protect client confidentiality.

The role requires a Missouri license with S endorsement (or CDL S), a clean driving record, and strong communication under pressure. Two years of driving experience and experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Qualifications

• License with S endorsement per Missouri requirements or CDL with S endorsement
• Clean driving record and valid company insurance eligibility
• Strong communication and reliability; ability to stay calm under pressure
• Background checks, drug screening, and pre-hire evaluations required

Responsibilities

• Safely transport clients, staff, and materials.
• Assist passengers, including mobility-aid users.
• Perform vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness, document trips.
• Protect confidentiality and collaborate with staff on client needs.
• Follow behavior support plans and administer medications as trained.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Pay: Starting at $20/hour, with final pay based on education, experience, and qualifications.
Bonus: $500 for part-time employees working 20+ hours/week - half paid at 90 days and half at 180 days.

Help clients travel safely to appointments, outings, and community activities while providing compassionate, respectful support.

What You'll Do

• Safely transport clients, staff, and materials.
• Assist passengers, including those using mobility equipment.
• Complete vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness, and document trips and incidents.
• Protect confidentiality and collaborate with staff on client needs.
• Follow ABA-based behavior support plans and administer medications as trained.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Missouri Class E license with an 'S' endorsement, CDL with an 'S' endorsement, or out-of-state equivalent; clean driving record and company insurance eligibility.
• Strong communication, reliability, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Successful background checks, drug screening, physical, and pre-hire/annual Human Performance Evaluations. Random and annual drug/alcohol testing and physicals apply.

Two years of professional driving experience and experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or medical conditions preferred.

This safety-sensitive role requires continuous alertness and the ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.