Facility Driver

Avenues Recovery Center

Metairie (LA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 34,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

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Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Metairie, LA is hiring a Facility Driver for our Detox and Residential treatment facility. You will monitor transportation schedules, safely moving clients for admission, discharge and appointments, and you will collect documentation and lab specimens as needed.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year in the treatment industry, a valid state driver's license, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year experience in the treatment industry preferred.
Current and valid state-issued driver`s license required.
Strong communication and time-management skills required.
Dignified, respectable character reflecting recovery principles.
Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

Monitor transportation schedule, safely transporting clients for admit, discharge and appointments as necessary.
Collect and deliver all external appointment documentation and lab specimens as necessary.
Engage clients on peer support level during transport, and assist with any luggage.
Ensure vehicle is well-maintained, fully fueled, and ready for use at all times.
Assist with custodial and maintenance duties while not actively engaged in transport.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. We offer highly individualized treatment in a clean, modern, comfortable setting, spanning every level of care, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. The secret to our success is our people - merged with a premier clinical program, it has allowed us to transform the lives of thousands of people to date. If you're passionate about recovery and want to impact others in a meaningful way, we warmly invite you to join our growing family!

Now Hiring Facility Drivers for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Metairie, LA.

What You'll Do

Monitor transportation schedule, safely transporting clients for admit, discharge and appointments as necessary
Collect and deliver all external appointment documentation and lab specimens as necessary
Engage clients on peer support level during transport, and assist with any luggage
Ensure vehicle is well-maintained, fully fueled, and ready for use at all times
Assist with custodial and maintenance duties while not actively engaged in transport

What We're Looking For

High School diploma or GED preferred
Minimum 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred
Current and valid state-issued driver's license
Strong communication and time-management skills
Dignified, respectable character which reflects recovery principles
Extensive knowledge of all motor vehicle laws

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

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