Job Description
Transportation Driver/ Resident Assistant Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.
Our inpatient facility houses 22 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Our historic, remodeled mansion is located in stunning Monterey, with ocean views.
Positions available: - Full time: Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:30pm
Benefits For Full-Time Employees: - Competitive pay
- 10 days paid vacation
- 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium for employee (eligible after 60 days of employment)
- 401K with a company match of up to 3% (eligible after 1 year & 1,000 hours)
- Employer-paid accident & life Insurance (eligible after 60 days of employment)
Duties and Responsibilities: The Driver/ Resident Assistant transports clients from their home or the hospital to the facility to begin their treatment program. The driver also transports clients, when needed, to various appointments. They act as support staff for the facility and may provide assistance with light housekeeping, facility upkeep, and other duties as needed to meet the needs of the client.
Essential Functions: - Pick up and transport clients to and from treatment, and to any appointments they have while in treatment.
- Communicate traffic delays, accidents, or situations of concern with management. As it pertains to the transport of the client.
- Track all vehicle maintenance and maintain the vehicle in clean, operational order.
- Interact and communicate with the clients in a professional, courteous manner.
- Safely drive for extended periods in a variety of traffic and weather conditions while interacting with the client.
- Assist the client with the administration of a COVID test prior to entry into the vehicle.
- When not driving, work with the facility to assist with their needs for that day.
- Assist the facility with intakes, including searches of client’s belongings.
- Assist with documented checks (Q30s) on the clients.
- Ensure the building is secure when on facility grounds. Conduct safety checks.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements: - High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Class C
- Familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
- Possess CPR/First Aid certification. (Can be obtained upon hire)
- Current TB test and health screen. (Can be obtained upon hire)
- Familiarity with smartphones and their basic functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively via email and telephone.
Preferred: - Endorsement for 15 passengers or more
- EMT
- Class B or Class A or Class C with passenger endorsement
Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.
Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.
Hourly wage: $26-31
The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.
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