Lead Driver

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 17,331 - 24,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year

10 paid holidays

Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

40% company match for retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Prescott Valley is looking for a dedicated Lead Driver who enjoys driving and meeting people. This role involves providing safe, timely transportation for consumers, reporting to the Front Office Supervisor, and flexibility in working hours.

The ideal candidate must be at least 22 years old and possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 22 years of age with a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Ability to read a map or use GPS to locate destinations.
• Must pass a 3-year Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely transportation and maintain client communications.
• Assist consumers getting to and from the vehicle.
• Monitor and document safety/mechanical concerns.

Skills

Safe driving

Excellent communication

Client relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and friendly Lead Driver who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. We are seeking someone who enjoys driving, meeting people and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Prescott Valley Outpatient team!

Job Preview at a Glance:

The Lead Driver provides transportation for consumers to attend appointments and other outings that meet program requirements. This position reports to a Front Office Supervisor.

Location & Schedule:

This position is a Monday- Friday schedule, flexibility to work during clinic operating hours, reporting to our Prescott Valley Outpatient Clinic.

Pay: Pay $15.25 hourly

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, timely transportation and maintains appropriate staff /client communications and relationships.
• Assists consumers getting to and from the vehicle.
• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures including but not limited to Vehicle Operations Policy (SBH 1 E 11 00), Approved Driver Procedure (SBH 1 E 11 01), and Use of Agency Vehicles (SBH 1 E 11 03).
• Monitors and document safety/mechanical concerns daily and reports concerns to supervisor and Risk Management.
• Takes a lead in ensuring routing tasks are kept on schedule.
• Assists in the oversight and monitoring of driver efficiency and effectiveness, providing ideas and recommendations geared towards ongoing improvement.
• Acts as a liaison between drivers and supervisory staff.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and supervision to drivers in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor.
• Takes a lead in ensuring routing tasks are kept on schedule.
• Provides training to new drivers/staff.
• Performs general clerical duties for the clinic as requested/assigned by Front Office Supervisor and/or Program Director

Education & Qualifications:

• The vehicle driver shall be a minimum of 22 years of age
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Must pass a 3 year Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to read a map or use electronic GPS system to locate destinations
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.
• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we’re committed to:

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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