Transportation Coordinator

Pyramid Healthcare

Altoona (PA)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 23,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

And More!

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a driver to support our transportation department. You will be responsible for orientation, training and scheduling of drivers, handling transportation calls, and attending meetings as required. The role emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality and effective communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and are capable of handling crises calmly. You will contribute to safe and efficient transportation operations in a respectful, team-oriented

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Calm and decisive in crisis situations.
Demonstrates professionalism, leadership and strong social communication.
Ability to work well in individual and group problem solving contexts.

Responsibilities

Orient, train and schedule drivers.
Receive transportation calls/inquiries.
Attend meetings as required and complete related reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm

Pay: $15/hr

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected

Orientation, training and scheduling of drivers.
Receive transportation calls/inquiries.
Attend meetings as required.
Complete all required reports associated with the Transportation Department.

Model Appropriate Driver Skills To Other Drivers.

Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to work alone.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. of force, if necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies

Valid driver’s license; familiarity of basic auto repairs. Knowledge of CARF standards.

Determine most efficient routes to specified locations; ensures driver availability when needed; maintain a safe driving record; demonstrates conduct in keeping with PYRAMID ethical standards; participates in training and development activities to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Education, Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience preferred, but not required. Team player; confidentiality; safety; excellent communication skills; effective interpersonal relationships; calm and decisive in crisis situations.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics

Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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