TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST/DRIVER

Transportation Specialist / Driver

Job Category : Operations Requisition Number : TRANS01747 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Job Duties :

• Ensure vehicles are clean, orderly and in safe condition.
• Complete maintenance requests as needed.
• Assist BHT staff when not conducting other job duties.
• Assists in assuring daily program activities : transports patients, coordinates group activities, and supervises all recreational activities.
• Communicates all pertinent care information to the Lead BHT and Operations Directors and Administrators.
• Help with coverage of vacations, sick time, etc.
• Record patient behavior, problems, and issues in communication log in a timely, legible, and helpful manner.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Provide emotional support for patients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Safely transports clients in company vehicles.
• Reports all motor vehicle incidents to supervisor no matter how slight.
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors
• Communicates general environmental observations and issues to Operations Directors and Administration.
• Maintains a good public relation with the addiction treatment community and associates.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members, demonstrating the ability to work as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.
• Accurately Perform blood pressure reading on patient and report findings to nursing staff
• Accurately Take patient pulse and report findings to nursing staff
• Have a understanding of normal as well as abnormal vital signs
• Complete UDS on patient according to company policy
• Test for pregnancy according to company policy.
• Completion of the Bi-weekly EOC and quarterly EOC vehicle inspection logs.
• Conduct Monthly EOC Staff Quiz
• Must complete forms required for bi-weekly and monthly reports.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with Substance Abuse clients.
• Demonstrates an ability to bond with patients and elicit respect.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to different types of patients.

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Associates Degree, preferred.
• Valid Driver License, required.
• 6 months of experience in BHT role in a substance abuse treatment setting required
• CBHT, preferred
• Maintains CPR certification, required.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions;

demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to be added to Company Vehicle Policy.
• Must pass the Drivers Safety Course.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Abilities / Competencies :

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to : Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding :
• Client Confidentiality
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Corporate Integrity & Compliance

Skills

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Experience

Required

At least 6 months experience in BHT role in a substance abuse treatment setting required and / or meets education