Transporter

Company Summary : Beacon is a

successful and national behavioral health company providing

residential-based services and supports to children and adults with

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness,

Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this

position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s

policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal

licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual

requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other

regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals

and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with

our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity,

Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary : The transporter is

responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Beacon’s

individual’s to and from appointments, activities and other events.

Primary Responsibilities :

Always be compliant with all company

and regulatory policies and procedures.

Operate company vehicles, if applicable, in accordance with all

traffic laws and company policies.

Provides

assistance in navigating the community when transporting to and

from appointments.

Maintain daily transport

schedules and manage any unscheduled transport needs.

Administers prescribed medications and

documents on MAR / e-MAR.

Provides the

necessary level of support, as indicated in the person-centered

plan, while empowering and advocating for the individual before,

during and after medical appointments.

Maintain medical appointment tracking system for all individuals

receiving support.

Confirm and transport

individual(s) and employees to all assigned medical appointments as

instructed by Program Director in collaboration with Company

RN / LPN. Communicate and assist in scheduling follow-up appointments

with team.

Maintain thorough documentation of

each appointment and communicate any appointment needs, results,

etc. in writing to the treatment team (Program Director, Program

Specialist, RN / LPN, Guardian(s) & county appointed service

coordinator) for the individual receiving services.

Use, maintain and update medical appointment

books for each person.

Communicate with

RN / LPN in writing with any changes in medications so that the

medication record (MAR / e-MAR) can be updated accordingly.

Complete mechanical checklist for vehicle at

the beginning and end of each shift. Additionally, maintain

cleanliness, gas, etc. for vehicle in use.

Provide transportation in accordance with BSL company policies,

procedures and abides by all traffic laws and regulations.

Maintain mileage records per BSL Policy and

Procedures.

Maintain a timely schedule for

pickup and drop off for each person with coordination from the

RN / LPN and Program Director. Maintain location addresses and be

able to adjust routes to ensure timely transportation.

Maintain confidentiality with all records of

individuals supported (HIPAA)

Perform other

duties as assigned.

Team Member

Expectations :

Must be compliant with

company and regulatory policies and procedures.

Participate and contribute to weekly, bi-week

or monthly leadership calls. Be prepared to report on applicable

KPIs that best reflect the performance of your team.

Preserve and protect the privacy,

confidentiality and security of all medical records, proprietary

and other confidential information relating to Beacon Specialized

Living, its Individuals, Team Members, activities and affiliates,

in accordance with all applicable laws (especially HIPAA) and

contract terms.

Promote Beacon in a positive

manner and lead by example, modeling our core values in everyday

behavior.

Monitors and corrects employee

gossip, harassment, favoritism, and other negative social workplace

behaviors to ensure a positive and productive work environment.

Understand how to approach and communicate

with everyone at all levels.

Treat everyone

with dignity and respect while responding to their needs.

Maintain and sustain a safe community

environment and workplace.

Apply

trauma-Informed Care principals recognizing the presence of trauma

symptoms and acknowledging the role trauma may play in an

individual’s life.

Promote trauma-informed

care at all levels of the organization and help create a

culture that is sensitive to the feelings of our Individuals

and avoid responding negatively to stigmas that they will

never truly understand.

Follow Beacon’s

policies, procedures, and manuals.

Cooperates

with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services

(DHS) staff or any other regulatory body during any inspection,

investigation or inquiry.

Accept

other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct and Management Effectiveness :

In addition to evaluating your work performance

you will be evaluated for the following work behaviors :

Job Knowledge : Depth and breadth of

knowledge supporting our organization goals.

Quality of Work : Freedom from errors and mistakes, timeliness.

Accuracy, quality of work in general.

Quantity of Work : Work output of the employee.

Reliability : The extent to which the employee

can be dependent upon to be available for work, do it properly, and

complete it on time. The degree to which the employee is reliable,

trustworthy, and persistent.

Initiative and

Creativity : The ability to plan work and to go ahead with a task

without being told every detail and the ability to make

constructive suggestions.

Judgment : The

extent to which the employee makes decisions which are sound.

Ability to base decisions on fact rather than emotion.

Cooperation : Willingness to work harmoniously

with others in getting a job done. Readiness to respond positively

to instructions and procedures.

Compliance :

Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and

procedures.

Attendance : Faithfulness in

coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours.

Planning and Organizing : The ability to

analyze work, set goals, develop plans of action, utilize time, and

delegate work as appropriate. Consider the amount of supervision

required and the extent to which you can trust employees to carry

out assignments conscientiously.

Directing

and Controlling : The ability to create a motivating climate,

achieve teamwork, train, and develop, measure work in progress, and

take corrective action.

Decision Making : The

ability to make decisions and the quality and timeliness of those

decisions.

Problem Solving : The ability to

assess a problem, identify options or solutions, formulate a plan,

execute the plan, and achieve and sustain positive outcomes.

Embrace, support, and manage the business in

accordance with Beacon’s Mission and Core Values.

Education and Qualifications :

Must possess a valid Driver’s

License.

Must have valid auto insurance.

Must have a reliable vehicle for

transportation requirements of this position.

Must pass criminal background check.

Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.

Approved by state, federal and government

entities to work within BSLS programs.

Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information

technology systems.

Skills and

Abilities : Must be able to

communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.

Strong computer skills

utilizing various software programs and applications.

Excellent oral and written communication

skills.

Ability to create professional

employee communication materials.

Capable of

working well with all levels of the organization.

A professional demeanor.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Ability to work with little daily

supervision.

Work Environment :

Most work will be performed at home-like

settings, in a vehicle or community facilities with the potential

of exposure to infectious disease. Universal precautions are

required to minimize the risk of infections. Work sites may include

locations that are not barrier-free. Duties are performed in an

environment where there is potential for physical aggression from

people receiving services.

Travel :

This function of this position is to provide

transportation and will require constant travel to and from

scheduled appointments.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability

to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open

filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This position is based on the needs of people

supported. Services are provided 24 hours / day, 7 days / week. Medical

appointments for individuals will be scheduled on a regular basis

Monday-Friday depending on individual availability and office hours

of medical appointments.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not

designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for

this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at

any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO

Statement :

It is the policy of Beacon to

provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons

regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status,

physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital

status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or

any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Beacon will provide reasonable accommodation for

qualified individuals with disabilities.

This

job description is intended to generally describe the nature and

level of work required by the person assigned to this

classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and

responsibilities. Other job duties and responsibilities may be

assigned by the employer at the employer’s sole discretion. This

job description may be amended at any time by the employer.

The employee signature below constitutes the

employee’s understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, and

duties of the position.

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