Driver (per diem)

Spectrum Health Systems; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems is expanding its Mobile Outreach Program in Worcester, MA. The Driver will coordinate transportation for the mobile unit, perform safety checks, and transport staff to assigned sites while helping manage safety in and around the vehicle and parking areas.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and strong communication in diverse settings. Per diem, $25/hour, focused on serving high-need communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a culturally diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and providing all transportation for the mobile unit, including maintenance monitoring of the vehicle.
• Conducting daily safety checks and appropriate documentation before driving the mobile unit.
• Transporting staff to designated locations for the Mobile Outreach Programing.
• Effectively managing crowd control and monitoring for safety both in the common areas of the mobile unit and parking areas.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Outpatient Lincoln Street 004 - Worcester, MA, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift/Days, Job Category: Transportation, Location: Worcester, MA - Outpatient Lincoln Street Mobile Unit Program

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Schedule: Per diem

Spectrum's Mobile program will provide access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) throughout the City of Worcester using a specially equipped van. This mobile program will target high-need populations who have been unable to access treatment under traditional, brick-and-mortar models. Target sites to improve access and engagement in treatment include shelters, food banks, homeless encampments, isolated neighborhoods and locations with a high incidence of overdose events.

The Driver is responsible for:

• Coordinating and providing all transportation for the mobile unit, including maintenance monitoring of the vehicle.
• Conducting daily safety checks and appropriate documentation before driving the mobile unit
• Transporting staff to designated locations for the Mobile Outreach Programing.
• Effectively managing crowd control and monitoring for safety both in the common areas of the mobile unit and parking areas.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must display the use appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, staff and regulatory agencies.