Driver Transporter

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in behavioral health services is seeking a Transporter to provide responsible transportation for individuals in Residential Services. The role involves ensuring individuals are connected to community care, assisting with transfers, and operating company vehicles within a designated service area. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, driving experience, and certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with 1 year of uninterrupted driving experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Previous healthcare experience is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for individuals in Residential Services.
• Assist with transfers and operate non-emergency medical transportation vehicles.
• Ensure individuals are connected to community care.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database systems

Job description

Job Description

The Transporter provides caring and responsible transportation for individuals in Residential Services when no alternative transportation is available. Responsibilities include ensuring individuals are connected to community care, assisting with transfers, and transporting to various locations such as bus stations, hospitals, residences, or other designated sites. While most individuals are independent in transfers and ambulation, some may require additional help, including assistance with wheelchair use. Transporters will operate company-owned non-emergency medical transportation vehicles within the LBHS 10-county service area and other locations as directed. Other duties may be assigned.

Employee Assistance Program

• We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees, including legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Must be at least 21 years old with a minimum of 1 year of uninterrupted driving experience
• Valid GA driver’s license required
• CPR and First Aid certifications required
• Certified Peer Specialist and/or lived experience preferred but not required
• Previous healthcare experience is favorable
• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Reliable time management and punctuality
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database systems
• Clear understanding of boundaries
• Strong communication skills for collaborative work in diverse environments
• Ability to coordinate transportation independently, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism amidst shifting priorities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to provide a safe environment for individuals and staff

Who We Are

Legacy Behavioral Health Services supports 10 counties in South Georgia: Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner. We believe that individualized, quality care can transform lives.

Working Conditions

Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a high-stress environment, meet deadlines, and handle routine and crisis situations. The role may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing, with varying hours to provide monitoring, education, crisis management, and travel to off-campus locations using LBHS vehicles.

All relevant information is subject to verification.

Additional Information

Position open to all qualified applicants. Internal applicants must be in their current role for at least 6 months without disciplinary action, or 1 month if within the same department. We are a drug-free, smoke-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.