Patient Driver-Part Time - Erie, PA

Gaudenzia; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

On the job training

Upward mobility

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia's Erie offices are hiring a part-time Transport Specialist to support clients on their treatment journey. You will drive agency vehicles, accompany clients to appointments, and help maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness in a respectful, safe environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to work M/W/F 8am-4pm. This role offers competitive pay and benefits in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and assist them in adjusting to challenges.
• Knowledge of vehicle care and GPS systems.
• Ability to work varied shifts and independently.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to appointments in agency vehicles and pick up prospective clients.
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance with the Supervisor.
• Arrange for vehicle repairs and ensure interior cleanliness after pickups and drops.
• Ensure vehicle equipment and dispatch hardware/software function properly.
• Collaborate with staff to meet transportation needs and report incidents.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and assist with site duties as directed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

414 West 5th Street, Erie , Pennsylvania 16507 , United States

Compensation

$16.00 per hour

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.

This is part-time position, M/W/F 8am-4pm. Must have patient driving experience as related to this position. This person is the first person a client will meet upon their treatment journey.

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
  2. Transport clients to appointments in agency vehicles, pick up prospective clients and transport clients among agency sites
  3. Coordinate regular maintenance of agency vehicle with Supervisor, including oil changes, inspections, and other maintenance
  4. Arrange for repair of body damage to agency vehicles
  5. Ensure the inside cleanliness of the vehicle using cleaning supplies before each pickup and after each drop off of our clients
  6. Ensure that vehicle equipment including dispatching hardware and software are functioning properly
  7. Work with facility staff to ensure that transportation needs are being met
  8. Perform written inspection of vehicles on a routine basis as determined by your supervisor
  9. Work with Risk Management Department and your Supervisor to report all accidents or incidents involving vehicles in your region
  10. Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect
  11. 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!

Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• 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.

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