Part Time Healthcare Driver

Mental Health Association; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal andS

Sick time

Job summary

Mental Health Association (MHA) invites applications for a Part-time Driver to support the Prospect House Day Treatment Program in East Orange, NJ. The role focuses on transporting mental health consumers to and from the facility, orientation, and related errands with safety and compassion.

Shift options include weekday schedules: 7:30 AM–2:15 PM or 2:30 PM–5:15 PM, with opportunities for evening/weekend transportation as program needs require.

Qualifications

• Must have a current NJ Driver's License in good standing.
• Experience serving those diagnosed with mental illness is a plus.
• Must possess basic computer skills as well as the ability to read maps and driving routes.
• Experience driving a 7 or 12 passenger van is preferred, however a CDL is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to Prospect House consumers to and from the program.
• Provide transportation to new members for orientation or intake appointments, as needed.
• Provide emergency transportation, as needed.
• Provide front-desk and parking lot security, as needed.
• Maintain driving record per policy standards.
• Deliver mail to other MHAEM facilities daily and as needed.
• Complete other errands and duties, as assigned.
• Assist consumers on and off of the vans, including non-ambulatory consumers.
• Provide evening, weekend and holiday social program transportation as required by program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Safe driving

Map reading

Computer basics

Compassionate care

Vehicle experience (van)

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a Part-time Driver to join our Prospect House** Team!** Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers.

Part time Healthcare Drivers are needed to transport mental health consumers to and from the Mental Health Association’s Partial Care program.

Shift times available are : Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 2:15 PM or 2:30PM - 5:15PM

Qualifications:

• Must have a current NJ Driver’s License in good standing.
• Experience serving those diagnosed with mental illness is a plus.
• Must possess basic computer skills as well as the ability to read maps and driving routes.
• Must be able to provide services to our consumers in a compassionate manner.
• Experience driving a 7 or 12 passenger van is preferred, however a CDL is not required. Previous professional driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providetransportation to Prospect House consumers to and from the program.
• Providetransportation to new members for orientation or intake appointments, as needed.
• Provideemergency transportation, as needed.
• Providefront-desk and parking lot security, as needed.
• Maintain driving record per policy standards.
• Delivermail to other MHAEM facilities daily and as needed.
• Completeother errands and duties, as assigned.
• Assist consumers on and off of the vans, including non-ambulatory consumers.
• Provideevening, weekend and holiday social program transportation as required by program needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Reports to
Administrative Coordinator, Prospect House Day Treatment Program

Base Hourly Rate: $18/hour

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• Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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