Driver/ MVO/HT

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and partnerships

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA is hiring a Driver – Hospital Tripper to escort residents to medical appointments using Merakey vehicles. This is a non-clinical, entry-level role with paid training and a starting pay of $18.00 per hour under an enhanced pay option.

You will ensure safe transport, secure wheelchairs, and maintain professional rapport with healthcare staff. Must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license; related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort residents via Merakey/Allegheny Valley School vehicles or emergency vehicles to doctors' offices, health centers or emergency rooms.
• Ensure safe transportation by securing wheelchairs and individuals in vehicles and supervising during transport.
• Develop and maintain professional rapport with personnel of doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals.
• Operate facility motor vehicles to transport individuals to and from medical appointments and program centers.

Skills

Minimum age 18+

Valid driver’s license

Related experience preferred

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Driver – Hospital Tripper to join our team at our program in Coraopolis, PA.

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Earn $18.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Staff will be required to follow a designated routine and assignments as outlined by the HSS/AHSS. Escorts residents via Merakey/Allegheny Valley School vehicles or emergency vehicles to doctors' offices, health centers or emergency rooms. Insures safe transportation, i.e., secures wheelchairs and individuals in vehicles and supervises during transport. Develops and maintains professional rapport with personnel of doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals. This is a non-professional position entailing the operation of the facilities motor vehicles while transporting individuals to and from medical appointments, trips, and to and from their residence to the program centers as designated.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Related experience is preferred.

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