Facility Driver

Avenues Recovery Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident insurance

Critical Illness coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Facility Driver for our Detox and Residential treatment facility. You will transport clients for admission, discharge and appointments, while handling documentation and supporting peers during transit.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, with priority given to those with experience in the treatment field and strong communication and time-management skills that reflect recovery principles.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Motor vehicle laws

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:

Benefits

• 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 Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!