Transportation

Sierra Health + Wellness; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness in California seeks a Per Diem Driver/Resident Assistant to transport clients to treatment and to appointments. You will also support the facility with light duties as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle, communicating delays, assisting with intakes and safety checks, and ensuring the building's security when on site. Valid license and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class C license (Class A or B preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtained upon hire.
• Current TB test and health screen is required or obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport clients to treatment and appointments.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Interact with clients professionally and safeguard vehicle safety.
• Assist with intakes, searches of belongings, and safety checks.
• Support facility staff with daily duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

TB test and health screen

Job description

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Positions Available

Per Diem

Duties and Responsibilities

The Driver/ Resident Assistant transports clients from their home or the hospital to the facility to begin their treatment program. The driver also transports clients, when needed, to various appointments. They act as support staff for the facility and may provide assistance with light housekeeping, facility upkeep, and other duties as needed to meet the needs of the client.

Essential Functions

• Pick up and transport clients to and from treatment, and to any appointments they have while in treatment.
• Communicate traffic delays, accidents, or situations of concern with management. As it pertains to the transport of the client.
• Track all vehicle maintenance and maintain the vehicle in clean, operational order.
• Interact and communicate with the clients in a professional, courteous manner.
• Safely drive for extended periods in a variety of traffic and weather conditions while interacting with the client.
• Assist the client with the administration of a COVID test prior to entry into the vehicle.
• When not driving, work with the facility to assist with their needs for that day.
• Assist the facility with intakes, including searches of client’s belongings.
• Assist with documented checks (Q30s) on the clients.
• Ensure the building is secure when on facility grounds. Conduct safety checks.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Class C (Class A or B preferred)
• Possess CPR/First Aid certification. (Can be obtained upon hire)
• Current TB test and health screen. (Can be obtained upon hire)

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.