Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Driver

Department / Unit : Program Development Department

Reports To : Program Operation Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Van Driver will be primarily responsible for transporting homeless partner agency participants / patients to needed external services and appointments. This role involves ensuring safe and timely transportation, maintaining the vehicle, and coordinating with program staff to meet participants' / patients' needs. Provides patient supervision and staff / unit support activities as assigned.

HOURS

Up to 40 hours per week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Provides clerical support to counseling, case management staff, e.g., filing, make copies of forms, letter writing, answering phones, breakdown of discharge charts, update white boards with patient assignments, and chaff auditing, etc.

2. Provides transportation services utilizing company vehicles, including patient transportation, donations, pick-ups, and agency errands, etc.

3. Patient escorting and monitoring.

4. Attends in-service training and educational workshops.

5. Attends all required staff meetings.

6. Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, and activities, etc.

7. Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.

8. Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

9. Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.

10.Responsible for inspecting and ensuring proper maintenance of the company vehicle used. Fuels vehicle as needed.

11.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and / or Administration.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid California Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.