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
2 days ago