Driver - BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Virginia Retirement System

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) seeks a dependable Driver for the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton, VA. You will provide safe transportation for clients accessing behavioral health services and support the Mobile Clinic operations.

Responsibilities include transporting clients, performing vehicle inspections, keeping units clean and safe, and assisting with Mobile Clinic setup while engaging respectfully with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Six months of experience driving large vehicles or formal training in mass transit.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport clients to and from behavioral health services, appointments, and programs.
• Serve as a backup driver for the Mobile Clinic and assist with its safe operation.
• Complete routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Assist with the setup, movement, and operation of the Mobile Clinic as needed.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, traffic laws, and agency policies.
• Respond appropriately to unexpected situations while transporting clients.

Skills

Valid Virginia driver's license

Experience driving large vehicles

Job description

Annual Salary: $32,606

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Hampton, Full-time, On-site

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Driver to join the team at the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton, VA.

This position provides safe, reliable transportation for clients accessing essential behavioral health services and programs throughout Hampton Roads. You will operate a variety of vehicles, including sedans and passenger vans, and serve as a backup driver for our 27-foot Mobile Clinic. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work while supporting individuals and helping ensure they can access the care and services they need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Six(6) months of experience driving large vehicles (such as buses, RVs or mobile units) or formal training in mass transit.

What You'll Do

• Safely transport clients to and from behavioral health services, appointments, and programs.
• Serve as a backup driver for the Mobile Clinic and assist with its safe operation.
• Complete routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Assist with the setup, movement, and operation of the Mobile Clinic as needed.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, traffic laws, and agency policies.
• Respond appropriately to unexpected situations while transporting clients.

About the BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center

The BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center is a more than 20,000-square-foot facility serving individuals experiencing acute mental health needs. The center provides a calm, supportive environment designed to connect individuals with appropriate behavioral health services.

The Driver also supports the agency's Mobile Clinic, which helps expand access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals with opioid use disorders who may have difficulty accessing traditional treatment locations.

Why Join H-NNCSB?

At H-NNCSB, your work directly contributes to improving access to behavioral health services in our community. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees enjoy:

Benefits Include

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays

About Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

H-NNCSB provides behavioral health and developmental disability services to individuals and families in Hampton and Newport News, Virginia. Our team is committed to providing accessible, compassionate services that support individuals in achieving greater stability, independence, and quality of life.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.