Driver: Group Therapy Services

Applewood Centers Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic partners

Job summary

Applewood Centers is seeking a Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for clients and families and to perform related administrative tasks. The role requires adherence to the Agency Vehicle Policy and a clean driving record.

Applewood Centers, Inc. is a private nonprofit delivering mental health services and education to families in the area. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires maintaining licensure and certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure: N/A
• Experience: Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, developmental psychopathology, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, diagnoses, and behavioral therapy.
• Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.
• Prior experiencing working with, and transporting children.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup/drop off sites, for visits, appointments etc.
• Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
• Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
• Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.
• Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Treatment planning

Developmental psychopathology

Family therapy

Group therapy

Child psychotherapy

Diagnoses

Behavioral therapy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits & Salary

Benefits & Salary

Salary is $18/hour. At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure: N/A
• Experience: Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, developmental psychopathology, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, diagnoses, and behavioral therapy.
• Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company.
• Prior experiencing working with, and transporting children.

AGENCY SUMMARY

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Driver will provide safe, reliable transportation and administrative work for clients and their families. The Driver abides by the Agency Vehicle Policy at all times, among all other Agency policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup/drop off sites, for visits, appointments etc.
• Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
• Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
• Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.
• Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.

OTHER DUTIES

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.