Van Driver - PT

The Guidance Center Inc; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS Retirement System

11 Paid Holidays (prorated)

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

The Guidance Center Inc is seeking a part-time Van Driver to support transportation services for adults and youth in Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties. You will drive center vans on a schedule set by your supervisor, ensuring safety and reliability in daily operations.

Responsibilities include transporting clients to psychosocial programs, medical appointments, and community activities, while keeping accurate records and maintaining vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or GED and valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provide door-to-door transportation for clients in Atchison, Jefferson, and Leavenworth Counties.
• Transport CSS clients for resource acquisition (groceries, medical appointments, etc.).
• Transport clients to treatment facilities/agencies per their treatment plan and schedule.
• Maintain daily records of transportation services (numbers served, miles, time).
• Keep vans clean and conduct basic maintenance; arrange servicing as directed.

Skills

Safe driving

Reliability

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class B CDL (preferred)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Van Driver - PT to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. The responsibility of this person will be to drive Center vans as scheduled by thesupervisor andkeep them operational.

Pay and Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• KPERS Retirement System
• 11 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly compensation of $17.81 to $20.21, depending upon qualifications

Primary Duties

1. Provide door to door transportationofclientsresidingin Atchison, Jefferson, and Leavenworth Counties to and from the Adult Psychosocial Program and other treatment activities, occurring on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.Many activity outings occur locally and, in thesurrounding,metropolitan area.
2. Transport CSS clients for resource acquisition (obtaining groceries, medical appointments, etc.) asdirected by the supervisor or designee.
3. Transport CSS clients to and from other treatment facilities/agencies consistent with their treatment plan, such as nursing facility for mental health residents
4. Transport youthparticipatingin Youth Psychosocial Programs as directed by supervisor.
5. Maintain daily records of transportationserviceprovided asrequired, i.e., number served, miles driven, timerequired, gallons of gasoline used.
6. Maintain the vans bymonitoringall needed service and repairs (cleaning, oil changes, tires, brakes, belts, etc.), then arrange for the service needed as directed by the supervisor.
7. Take the vans to Topeka for the annual inspection required bythe KansasDepartment of Transportation if directed by thesupervisor.
8. Performadditionaltasks/responsibilities as assigned.
9. Provide response and support to clients and caregivers when emergencies occur andimmediatelynotify supervisor foradditionaldirection.
10. Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingprofessionalism.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Required:High School diploma or GED, and valid driver's license

Preferred:Class B CDL

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: previous professional driving experience transporting people, products, equipment, or supplies, with demonstrated safe driving practices, reliability, and customer service skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.