Group Therapeutic Services Driver- PRN

Driver Position

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services, and education to children, adolescents, and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional, and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

We are looking for drivers to provide safe transportation of our at risk youth to and from the After School Program while utilizing appropriate interventions and positive role modeling. Drivers are responsible for specific routes, but also need to display the ability to be flexible when reasonable changes occur to their route. This position is responsible to report to the Program Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator. This is a PRN position with no more than 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include :

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup / drop off sites, for visits, appointments, etc.
• Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
• Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
• Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.
• Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.

Qualifications :

Salary range is $16.50 - $18 per hour depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

Applewood Centers, Inc. ("Applewood") is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services, and education to children, adolescents, and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional, and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.