Vehicle Operator (Mother's Making A Change Program)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through the State of

Flexible Benefits (dental, vision, etc

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Marietta, GA is seeking a Vehicle Operator to support residents in recovery by transporting them to appointments, interviews, and community activities. You will maintain logs, ensure safety, and provide respectful, encouraging assistance in a 15-passenger van.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Criminal background check clearance and drug screen required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain log of vehicle use, routes, and maintenance.
• Transport individuals to appointments in a 15-passenger van.
• Provide encouragement and respect to individuals being transported.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and record mileage, fuel, and oil usage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Valid driver's license

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Category Substance Use , Mental Health
• Industry Public and Community Healthcare
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 100%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary:

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health offers residential services for individuals with substance use disorders. The Vehicle Operator helps support the individuals in their recovery by providing needed transportation to activities within the community such as doctor appointments, job interviews, court proceedings, etc.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain log of vehicle use, routes, and maintenance
• Operate motor vehicles to transport individuals to and from various appointments.
• Maintain a high level of encouragement and respect to all individuals being transported.
• Safely assist individuals as needed in and out of vehicles.
• Conduct routine maintenance on vehicles and records mileage, gas, cleaning and oil usage
• Other duties as assigned.
• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to deal with interruptions and changes in work priorities.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to drive and/or ride in a 15-passenger van.
• Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test, and an eligible 7-year Motor Vehicle Report.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability.

Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

Additional Information

• Days Position Will Work Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
• What shift will the Position work? 8 am - 5 pm