Transportation Driver
9 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSummary: This is a position for and in an outpatient clinic serving mentally ill adults. This position is based in the North Hollywood, CA area (91601). Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 8:00am - 4:00pm. May be required to work flexible hours, irregular shifts, and at different locations. Care and Supervision: Provide transportation for our mentally ill clients from their board and care residences to our outpatient clinic and back. Help implement and coordinate schedule of resident's/client's programs and services at the facility. Observe and interact with clients and respond helpfully to their problems and needs as well as provide emotional support. Meetings: Participate in staff meetings and training activities, as required. Other: Maintain client confidentiality, report any unusual situations or problems to supervisor without delay, perform other duties as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Inspect vehicles daily, • Check tire gauges, • check for cleanliness, • Check fuel level, • Check mileage sheets and maintain mileage logs (for completeness and accuracy), • Maintain general maintenance of all ASC vehicles utilized by Valley Vista and North Hollywood and Sunland Manor staff., • Participate in gathering ASC clients for transport to our day program, doctor's appointments and other appointment services., • Assist clients to enter and exit the vehicle safely., • Assess for client appropriateness to travel and engage staff to escort clients back into the facility when they are not appropriate for safe travel., • Double-check that all clients are accounted for., • Organize, plan and execute transport of clients to community outings., • Assist with client lunch and cleanup daily at the day program., • Including picking up food, preparing simple meals, and plating meals., • Assist with running errands/courier activities between company sites, when needed.Qualifications and Requirements:, • Minimum High School Diploma and two years of experience providing services to mentally ill or other disabled population desired., • Valid California Class B driver's license (with Passenger Endorsement) and good driving history, as demonstrated by DMV record check., • Current certification in CPR and first aid (we can assist with this if needed)., • Be in good health and be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing duties, as verified by recent health screening and TB tests., • Be of good character and able to pass a criminal background check., • Personal characteristics of warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, responsibility, and respect for others., • Current De-escalation Training certification, preferred but not required. Monday through Friday, typically the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. 40 hours per week.