Driver Part-time

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery; Limeport (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is seeking a dedicated Driver for our Quakertown House location. This full-time role involves transporting consumers to and from appointments within the local community, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

The position emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and compassionate service in a behavioral health setting. Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma, a valid PA driver’s license with a clean record, and pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• PA driver’s license with no moving violations in the last year.
• Criminal background check required.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport consumers to and from assigned appointments.
• Maintain a safe driving record and follow safety guidelines.
• Observe infection control procedures for self and consumers in transit.
• Report incidents and policy breaches to supervisory staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PA driver’s license

Job description

Drive down an Exciting New Career Path with New Vitae!Competitive Pay, Benefits, Great Schedule and Company Culture!$1.00 shift differentialPOSITION FUNCTIONThe driver is responsible to safely transport consumers to and from assigned appointments throughout the local community.Full-time position Tuesday - Saturday now available at our Quakertown House Location!JOB RELATIONSHIPSRelates with the following staff, by job categories:Program DirectorAssistant Program DirectorOffice AssistantProgram Nurse/Infection Control CoordinatorAUTHORITYThe Driver has the authority and responsibility for the transportation safety and well being of the consumer and decisions made in relation to those issues.COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSCompetencyCommunication: Demonstrates behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with consumers and staff.Performance Expectations:Uses age-appropriate vocabulary with consumers while displaying compassion, respect, and flexibility to all individuals.Modifies communication to accommodate age-related hearing, visual, or cognitive impairments.Displays concern and courtesy to consumers and staff as well as, external customers providing appropriate information, advice, and assistance.Demonstrates an adequate understanding of behavioral health to recognize emergency situations that may require intervention by the physician, nurse, clinical staff, or program director.CompetencySafety: Demonstrates safe work practices appropriate for the position.Performance ExpectationsMaintains a safe environment for consumer.Picks up and drops off consumer in a timely manner.Observes guidelines of safety and infection control for self and consumers in transit.Demonstrates or verbalized proper procedures in responding to a fire drill, or other internal or external disasters.OTHER ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAbides by the employee health policies.Attends mandatory training sessions at orientation and annually there after: General Safety (fire and disaster practices); Confidentiality, Abuse and Neglect, Infection ControlACCOUNTABILITYAdheres to all transportation laws as directed by the Commonwealth of PA.REPORTING REQUIREMENTSReports serious incidents and/or breaches in policy and procedure to the Program Director.Reports to the Assistant Program Director on the most effective ways to structure daily transports so that programming can start and end on time.Assists in tracking consumer attendance as it relates to program participants.QUALIFICATIONS1. Education:Required: A high school diploma.2. Experience:Preferred: A least one (1) year paid experience in a behavioral health setting.Required: A valid PA driver’s license with no moving violations in the last year and criminal background check.3. Skills, knowledge, abilitiesAbility to work within a multidisciplinary structureVerbal and written communication skills4. Personal attitudes and attributesMaintains a cooperative posture in working with othersMaintains an appropriate appearance5. Working ConditionsPhysical ConditionsAble to sit, stand, and walk for periods of timeAble to drive a motor vehicleAble to hear ordinary conversation and phone communicationsFluent in English both verbally and in writingLiterateEquipment OperationAble to operate a mid-size vanNew Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local laws. NVWR will consider qualified job candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the EEOC.