Residential Recovery Transporter -Part Time

Rameyestep; Kentucky; On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

401(k) program with matching

Job summary

A community support organization in Kentucky is seeking a transportation provider to ensure clients reach medical appointments safely. Responsibilities include client transport, maintaining a clean environment, and documenting transportation in electronic health records. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and have strong communication and conflict resolution skills. The role offers a starting pay of $14.00 per hour with additional benefits including 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to medical appointments.
• Documents transportation requests in EHR.
• Assures cleanliness and safety of transportation environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to relate to diverse clients

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Function

Provides transportation of families and individuals involved with the Residential Recovery Program to medical and/or mental health appointments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transports clients to medical appointments as needed in the community.
2. Assures availability of materials and supplies and ensures a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
3. Documents each request for transportation on the Transportation Record Form in the client’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions/Environment

1. Varied shifts within a twenty-four-hour schedule.
2. Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required.
3. Meals are provided for staff when on campus.
4. Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.
5. Fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.
6. Traveling/driving that could at time be for extended periods of time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Specific Skills and Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Excellent verbal communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License and insurability.
  • Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to read, write and converse in English.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.
  • Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.
• Specialized Licenses or Training:
  • Successful completion of Excellent Foundations.
  • Maintain 20 hours of annual training.
  • Maintain CPR/1st Aid certification

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance or run. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

This position is also eligible for 401(k) program with immediate vesting with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.

The rate of pay for this position starts at $14.00 hourly.