Driver

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

Transportation Specialist (Driver)

SUPERVISED BY:

Transportation Supervisor / Director of Transportation

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED:

None

POSITION PURPOSE:

A Transportation Specialist is responsible for the transportation, care, and wellbeing of the program participants while they are be driven/discharged to/from treatment for any of Zinnia Health’s subsidiaries

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION:

Graduation from High School or GED (2 years of experience as a BHT/Transport may take the place)

2. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar position or similar function

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Maintains a current CPR certification

4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING

Knowledge of substance abuse treatment options

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:

Adults

6. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt/Non-Exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Position requires work in a temperature-controlled environment (automobile/facilities); 75%-85% of the time spent inside a vehicle or facilities

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer (Onsite) Phone/Charging Cable

Credit Card Badge/Polo

3. JOB CATEGORY STANDARD PRECAUTIONS:

Minimal exposure to bio fluids- low risk of infectious disease. Standard Precautions

4. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

None required

5. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:

Normal Workplace Hazards (Road Hazards)

6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

Medium/High Risk Level

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

• Drive new program participants to facility of admission and discharge program participants to their next level of care, another facility, airport, or personal residence
• Builds and maintains rapport with all program participants, adding to and enhancing the treatment experience
• Oversees the safety of program participants during transport
• Instructs and confirms the company’s rules and regulations to the program participant
• Familiarizes new program participants to the organization and the program
• Attends regular meetings for inter- and intra-departmental sharing of information
• Builds positive relationships with staff members across multiple departments
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment
• Always follows Infection Control Guidelines, while in a vehicle or at the facility
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Infection Control Nurse
• Completes and forwards copies of Incident/Accident reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Transportation Supervisor/Director of Operations/Transportation Director
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and program participants
• Follows the daily schedule for transports communicated by the Transportation Supervisor
• Documents and reports findings/observations as required
• Conducts waived tests as required: I.E. Urine Drug Screen and Dip Sticks
• Reports and helps manage the regular maintenance and repairs of all company vehicles
• Regularly cleans out and washes company vehicles to maintain the vehicles appearance
• Other duties as assigned
• Weekdays and Weekend Shifts available
• Day and Evening Shifts available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• Transportation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location