Facility Driver

Avenues Recovery

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - M

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring Facility Drivers for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Metairie, LA. The role focuses on safely transporting clients for admit, discharge, and appointments, while handling documentation, lab specimens, and supporting peers during transit.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
Minimum 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
Valid state-issued driver's license required.
Strong communication and time-management skills.
Dignified respectful character reflecting recovery principles.
Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

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.

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's 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: