Vehicle Operator (Community Response Team Program)

Highland Rivers Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Vehicle Operator to transport individuals to Emergency Receiving Facilities, such as Crisis Stabilization Units or hospitals, as directed by law enforcement or behavioral health professionals.

The role requires maintaining vehicle operation training and adhering to agency transport policies. The position involves scheduling, documentation, and flexible hours to ensure timely arrivals and safe transport for those served.

Qualifications

• Operate motor vehicles to transport voluntary individuals as assigned to CSU or hospital.
• Maintain all training necessary to operate a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor vehicles to transport voluntary individuals from a community location to a CSU or hospital as identified by law enforcement or a behavioral health provider.
• Maintain all training necessary to operate a state vehicle and transport individuals.
• Complete and maintain all reports, transportation logs.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained and reports turned in to the Health & Safety officer each month.
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding transportation of individuals and follows established policies and procedures regarding calling in for unscheduled absences.
• Uses time management and maintains schedule.
• Uses initiative and judgement to assure that circumstances requiring special attention are referred to the supervisor and/or director.
• Work flexible hours to ensure that individuals arrive to their destination at the appropriate time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Vehicle Operator is an active member of the team and provides transportation as needed for individuals who have been assessed and determined to need transport to an Emergency Receiving Facility (ie., Crisis Stabilization Unit or hospital).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate motor vehicles to transport voluntary individuals from a community location to a CSU or hospital as identified by law enforcement or a behavioral health provider.
• Maintain all training necessary to operate a state vehicle and transport individuals.
• Complete and maintain all reports, transportation logs.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained and reports turned in to the Health & Safety officer each month.
• Ensures vehicles are up to standards and in compliance.
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding transportation of individuals and follows establish policies and procedures regarding calling in for unscheduled absences.
• Uses time management and maintains schedule.
• Uses initiative and judgement to assure that circumstances requiring special attention (i.e. individual acting out) are referred to the supervisor and or director.
• Work flexible hours to ensure that individuals arrive to their destination at the appropriate time.
• Other duties as assigned.