Driver, Part-Time/PRN

Waypoint Recovery Center; Cameron (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Waypoint Recovery Center is seeking a part-time driver for onsite responsibilities in Cameron, South Carolina. The role involves transporting clients and staff to admissions, appointments, and events, with a focus on safety and timely execution.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/de-escalation training may be required, and prior behavioral facility experience is preferred. Hours are Monday and Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, with schedule adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One or more years’ relevant work experience in behavioral facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicles to transport clients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other events in a punctual manner.
• Maintains seatbelt use and supervises passengers during transport.
• Completes transportation documentation and vehicle logs; reports maintenance issues.
• Provides verbal reports to incoming shift and adheres to on-call requirements.
• Acts as a positive role model and supports safety and effective communication on the unit.

Skills

Client transport safety

Conflict de-escalation

On-call adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Driver, Part-Time/PRN | Waypoint Recovery Center | Cameron, South Carolina

About the Job

*Monday and Thursday 9 am to 5 pm - hours/days may be adjusted based on transportation needs*

Purpose Statement

The Driver is responsible for coordinating and safely transporting clients to and from facility programming including appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events in a punctual and timely manner. Also provides monitoring and reporting of client behaviors, crisis situations, and medical emergencies as needed as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Transports visitors or staff as needed.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One or more years’ relevant work experience in behavioral facility preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Valid and in good standing state driver's license required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Drives company vehicles to transport clients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other special events in a punctual and timely manner.
• Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Assures that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of clients while transporting them. Complies with all company safety policies and practices and alleviates any safety issue by resolving or by notifying appropriate persons for assistance as necessary.
• Serves as a positive role model for clients and peers providing examples of appropriate behaviors, effective communication, and conflict resolution. Encourages open, honest communication to facilitate problem solving on the unit, during transport, and when attending off unit activities.
• Charts in client records as appropriate and/or assigned.
• Provides a verbal report/briefing to the oncoming shift.
• Responds and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately completes all transportation documentation.
• Maintains vehicle log(s) and reports maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensures all company vehicles are kept clean and functional. Maintains vehicles in safe condition and keeps record of vehicle maintenance.
• Responds to units to assist in behavioral events when needed.
• Responds and reports any vehicle related incidents.
• Drives company facility vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment, as needed.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One or more years’ relevant work experience in behavioral facility preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Valid and in good standing state driver's license required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Work Location

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Waypoint Recovery Center?

Waypoint Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Waypoint Recovery Center is an EOE.

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