Patient Driver-Part Time - Erie, PA

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

On The Job Training

Upward Mobility

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking a dedicated Transportation Driver to support clients by safely transporting them to appointments and between agency sites. You will follow regulations, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and report incidents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to work flexible shifts. You will join a mission-driven team focused on recovery and client dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to work with clients and aid adjustment to specific problems.
• Basic knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction and its impact on clients.
• Good reading, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive clients to appointments and transport between agency sites with care and professionalism.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance with supervisor and arrange repairs as needed.
• Keep agency vehicles clean inside and ensure dispatch equipment functions.
• Report accidents or incidents with risk management and supervisor guidance.
• Work with staff to meet transportation needs and ensure safety.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and log findings.
• Assist with facility duties when not driving, per supervisor direction.

Skills

Client interaction

Addiction knowledge

Communication

Interagency collaboration

Vehicle care

GPS navigation

Flexible shifts

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license

Job description

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission:

Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Valid Driver's License with good driving record.

• Ability to work effectively with clients and aid them in adjusting to their specific problems
• Basic knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff and other agencies, and the public
• Knowledge of particular skill area such as vehicle care and maintenance
• Knowledge of general area and ability to use GPS systems
• Ability to work various shifts
• Ability to work independently

Your Responsibilities In This Role May Include

• Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties
• Transport clients to appointments in agency vehicles, pick up prospective clients and transport clients among agency sites
• Coordinate regular maintenance of agency vehicle with Supervisor, including oil changes, inspections, and other maintenance
• Arrange for repair of body damage to agency vehicles
• Ensure the inside cleanliness of the vehicle using cleaning supplies before each pickup and after each drop off of our clients
• Ensure that vehicle equipment including dispatching hardware and software are functioning properly
• Work with facility staff to ensure that transportation needs are being met
• Perform written inspection of vehicles on a routine basis as determined by your supervisor
• Work with Risk Management Department and your Supervisor to report all accidents or incidents involving vehicles in your region
• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect
• When not engaged in client driving responsibilities, this individual will assist with routine duties around the facility as needed and at the direction of the Division Director

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• On The Job Training
• Upward mobility
• Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Our Operating Principles:

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment.

We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect.

Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit.

All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values.

We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination.

Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making.

By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose.

Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.