Driver, Part-Time/PRN

Waypoint Recovery Center; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Waypoint Recovery Center in Cameron, South Carolina, is seeking a part-time/PRN Driver to transport clients to and from facility programming, appointments, and events. The role includes monitoring client safety, reporting incidents, and maintaining vehicle logs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and experience in a behavioral facility preferred. CPR/First Aid may be required; on-call shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One or more years’ relevant work experience in a behavioral facility preferred.
• Valid and in good standing state driver’s license required; CPR and de-escalation certification may be required; First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicles to transport clients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other events in a punctual and timely manner.
• Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Ensures all passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Maintains constant supervision of clients during transport.
• Complies with safety policies and reports issues as necessary.
• Acts as a positive role model and demonstrates appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution.
• Records transportation details in client records and provides oncoming-shift briefing.
• Responds to on-call schedule and completes transportation documentation.

Skills

CPR certification

First aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

1+ year experience in behavioral facility

Job description

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

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.

Licences/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.

Licences/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.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country.

We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.