Driver - Recovery

Summit BHC; Redstone Park (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Farley Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Driver - Recovery to coordinate and safely transport clients to and from program activities, appointments, and events. You will monitor client behavior, participate in crisis situations, and report effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid state driver’s license; CPR/De-escalation certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• One+ years’ relevant work experience in a behavioral facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicles to transport clients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other events.
• Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Ensures all passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Maintains supervision of clients while transporting and follows safety policies.
• Acts as a positive role model, promotes calm communication and conflict resolution.
• Documents transportation in client records as assigned.
• Gives verbal reports to oncoming shift and adheres to on-call requirements.
• Completes transportation documentation accurately.
• Maintains vehicle logs and reports maintenance issues promptly.
• Keeps vehicles clean and in safe, functional condition.
• Responds to units to assist in behavioral events when needed.
• Reports any vehicle-related incidents promptly.
• Drives facility vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Verbal communication

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Driver - Recovery

The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Job

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.

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 The Farley Center?

The Farley Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Farley Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

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