Van Driver - Ride LV

The Guidance Center Inc; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

KPERS Retirement System

Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Competitive hourly rate $18.34–$20.82

Job summary

The Guidance Center Inc in Leavenworth, KS, is seeking a Van Driver – Ride LV to transport clients and the general public within Leavenworth and Lansing city limits. You will operate and maintain vans, assist non-ambulatory passengers, and keep accurate service records, while adhering to HIPAA and corporate policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; Class B CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Class B CDL.
• One year of experience delivering high-quality passenger service within the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients and the general public for resource acquisition (groceries, medical appointments, etc.) as directed by Dispatcher/Transportation Coordinator.
• Provide wheelchair procurement/safety for non-ambulatory passengers.
• Maintain daily records of service provided (number served, miles driven, time, gallons used).
• Maintain vans by monitoring service needs and arranging repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with TGC staff and external customers/referral sources.
• Participate in training as directed by supervisor or management.
• Meet HIPAA standards for confidentiality of medical records.
• Comply with TGC’s Corporate Compliance Policy and report suspected violations.

Education

High School diploma or GED and valid Driver’s License

Class B CDL (preferred)

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 – Ride LV to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position willbe responsible forproviding scheduled and on-demand public transportation within the Leavenworth and Lansing city limits.

Pay and Benefits:

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly rate of $18.34 to $20.82, depending upon qualifications.

Primary Duties:

1. Transport clients andgeneral publicfor resource acquisition (obtaining groceries, medical appointments, etc.) as directed by Dispatcher and/or Transportation Coordinator
2. Provide wheelchair procurement/safety/sensitivity for any non-ambulatory passengers
3. Maintain daily records of transportation service provided asrequired, i.e., number served, miles driven, timerequired, gallons of gasoline used
4. 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.
5. Performadditionaltasks/responsibilities as assigned
6. Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingprofessionalism
7. Maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with TGC staff as well as external customers and referral sources
8. Participate in training as directed by the immediate supervisor or TGC management staff.
9. Meet HIPAA standards for confidentiality of medical records
10. Comply withTGC’s Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the Corporate Compliance Policy.The employee understands that he/she has a duty and obligation to report any suspected violations of the Corporate Compliance Policy to the Corporate Compliance Officer or the Chief ExecutiveOfficer.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Required:High School diploma or GED,and valid Driver’s License

Preferred: Class B CDL

EXPERIENCE:

Required:One year of experience delivering high-quality passenger service within the transportation industry

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.