Outreach Van Driver - Overnight Shift/BE (63111)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a full-time Outreach Van Driver to transport clients to hospitals, aftercare, or other approved services. The role involves responding to agency requests, monitoring occupants, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced, community-based setting.

The position requires a high school diploma/GED, a valid CO driver's license with a clean driving record, and a BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Entry level position with no specific experience.
• Six months prior transporting experience preferred.
• Ability to perform or learn basic vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to transportation requests from contracted and approved agencies.
• Transport admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare or other approved services.
• Monitor and care for persons being transported.
• Assist in maintaining Outreach vehicles.
• Assist in admission/discharge processes and taking vital signs.
• De-escalate clients in crisis situations.
• Maintain legible and accurate written records.
• Provide professional interface with referral sources to ensure appropriate referrals.
• Assess clients for intoxication, health status, motivation, and transport to appropriate facility.
• Complete necessary care coordination tasks for assigned role.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic customer service

Vehicle maintenance basic

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Assist in maintaining Outreach vehicles.

Our Withdrawal Management program at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) provides 24/7 acute care services to clients who are intoxicated and/or in acute withdrawal. Team consists of Shift Coordinators, Addiction Technicians, Peer Recovery Coaches, Case Managers, and Outreach Drivers. We are seeking a full-time Outreach Van Driver to provide transportation for the organization's clients. The driver will respond to requests from contracted and approved agencies outside of organization for transportation of clients and transport admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare or other approved services as directed. The Outreach Van Drivers also may monitor vitals signs and withdrawal symptoms, complete risk assessments, interface with community partners such as hospitals and law enforcement, and more. The ideal candidate works well on a team and in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be comfortable serving clients who are intoxicated and/or in acute withdrawal, transporting clients to and from hospitals and treatment centres, and providing good customer service inside the clinic and out in the community.

Schedule. This Position Is Fully Onsite/In-person. Available Schedule Is

• Wednesday - Saturday overnights, 8:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Salary for this role.

• $19.29 – $27.50 per hour.

Shift Differential Pay.

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $1.50/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $1.50/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $2.75/hour
• Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $2.75/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $4.00/hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay.

Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Essential Functions

• Respond to requests from contracted and approved agencies outside of organization for transportation of clients.
• Transport admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare or other approved services as directed.
• Monitor and care for persons being transported.
• Assist in maintaining Outreach vehicles.
• Assist in admission/discharge processes and taking vital signs.
• De-escalate clients in crisis situations.
• Maintain telephone contact with base facility and maintain legible and accurate written records.
• Provide professional interface with referral sources to help insure clients are referred appropriately and to maintain good relationships with referral sources.
• Assess clients as to alcohol/drug intoxication, general physical and behavioral health, level of motivation and other pertinent factors and transport to appropriate facility.
• Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
• Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Entry level position with no specific experience.
• Preferred: Six months prior transporting experience.
• Ability to perform or learn to perform basic vehicle maintenance.

Required Vaccination And TB Test.

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&DD insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 10 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.