Van Driver

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services in Newton, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Van Driver to organize and provide transportation for service recipients to and from the Sussex Partial Care program. The role requires a valid driver’s license and prior experience driving large passenger vans.

You will plan routes using maps and GPS, maintain time and mileage records, and coordinate with the PC Team Leader. Per diem schedule includes AM/PM shifts, 10-20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of maps and GPS platforms to plan routes.
• Experience driving large passenger vans.
• Ability to relate well to people of all ages, races and disabilities.
• Valid driver's license required; no more than one moving violation in past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide transportation for service recipients to and from the Partial Care program.
• Set up weekly transportation lists and plan routes.
• Communicate availability of transportation services to recipients.
• Maintain time and mileage records and transport log.
• Attend supervision and team meetings monthly.

Skills

Van driving experience

Route planning

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of maps and GPS platforms

Tools

GPS navigation systems

Maps apps

Job description

Expect Success at Bridgeway!

We make a difference in people's lives by supporting their life goals - our employees and the people we serve alike.

We invest in our employees through competitive compensation and benefits, best practice training, and fostering a team-oriented culture that promotes career development. We nurture an environment that values diversity, where inclusivity, equity, and belonging thrive.

At Bridgeway, Everyone Learns and Grows together.

We give you our best, so you can unleash your full potential.

Who we are:

Bridgeway values and promotes quality clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation, professional growth and dedication to the work. At Bridgeway, we never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral healthcare for the future.

Why you should apply:

As a Van Driver, you will join an evidence-based program and a dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive.

Department:

Sussex Partial Care

Salary:

$19 an hour

Location:

93 Stickles Pond Road, Newton, NJ

Work hours:

Per Diem | Monday-Friday | 10-20 Hours Weekly Schedule includes split shifts with AM and PM hours madatory.

Position Overview

The Van Driver is responsible for organizing and providing transportation for service recipients to and from the Partial Care program.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with the PC Team Leader or Director to ensure that all people requiring transportation to access the PC program have access to it
• Communicates directly to service recipients the availability of transportation services, and organizes the referral process for transportation services
• Is responsible for setting up the weekly list of people to be transported
• Plans the route for pick up and drop off of service recipients
• Provides transportation to and from Bridgeway Partial Care
• Safely parks and locks vehicle when not in use
• Maintains time and mileage records
• Tracks and maintains log for transportations of persons served who utilize the van
• Seeks out supervision with supervisor monthly and attends team meetings as assigned

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Has the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to roadside emergencies.
• Knowledgeable in use of maps and GPS platforms to plan and execute transportation routes

Experience

• Experience driving large passenger vans and van driving skills.
• Experience relating well to people of all ages, races and disabilities.

Driver's License, Vehicle

• Valid driver's license required
• No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months
• Vehicle required

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services was founded on a strong desire to fight disparity and injustice alongside people living with behavioral health conditions. We are dedicated to providing a multicultural workplace where everyone feels a sense of purpose and belonging. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.