Driver - Transportation

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Lowell, MA seeks a Driver to transport clients for interviews and medical appointments, perform daily safety checks, and coordinate vehicle maintenance with the Facility Coordinator.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse setting. The schedule is flexible with days and shifts, with pay rate $19.50-$22.50/hour.

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.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergencies.
• Effective written and oral communication in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive agency vehicles to meet program needs.
• Transport clients to assigned treatment facilities for interviews, medical appointments, and other program-related issues.
• Demonstrate respect for supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with the Facility Coordinator for campus vehicles.
• Conduct daily safety checks and document before driving campus vehicles.
• Prioritize tasks and complete duties within the allotted time.
• Respond to life safety maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow organizational and regulatory guidelines for vehicle use and client transport.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Lowell, MA - Inpatient Acute Treatment Services (ATS) Program

Schedule: Flexible with days and shifts

Pay rate: $19.50-$22.50/hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurances/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Driver is responsible for:

• Driving agency vehicles to meet program needs
• Transporting clients to assigned treatment facilities for interviews, medical appointments, and other program/client related issues
• Demonstrating respect for supervisors, co-workers, and clients
• Working with the Facility Coordinator regarding preventive maintenance for Campus vehicles
• Conducting daily safety checks and appropriate documentation before driving Campus vehicles
• Demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities and complete duties in the allotted time
• Responding to all life safety maintenance issues in a timely fashion
• Following all organizational and regulatory guidelines regarding the use of agency vehicles and transporting clients

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.