Community Transportation Driver

On the Road to Wellness•Derry, NH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

On the Road to Wellness is seeking a dependable, personable individual to join our Peer Support Agency team in a unique role combining community transportation, peer support, participant engagement, and opportunities to support programming within our walk-in centers. This is not a traditional driving-only position. Transportation is the primary scheduled responsibility, but this position is part of our broader peer support team. The right candidate will have opportunities to engage with participants, provide peer support, assist with groups and activities, work additional midday hours when available, and become cross-trained within other On the Road to Wellness programs. The primary transportation schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM for morning transportation and 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM for afternoon transportation, assisting participants with getting to and returning home from the walk-in center. Approximately 20 regularly scheduled hours per week. Transportation responsibilities alternate between our two Peer Support Agency locations: Week 1: Derry, NH Walk-In Center, Week 2: Manchester, NH Walk-In Center. This split schedule also creates opportunities for employees who are interested in picking up additional hours between transportation shifts. While safe and reliable transportation is an essential part of this position, the role provides an opportunity to become meaningfully involved in peer support work. Depending on organizational needs, availability, training, and employee interest, additional hours may include providing one-on-one peer support, engaging with participants within our walk-in centers, facilitating or co-facilitating peer support groups, supporting wellness activities and other participant programming, assisting with community engagement and special events, helping participants connect with community resources and supports, and providing additional coverage within the Manchester or Derry Walk-In Centers. Employees may also have the opportunity to be cross-trained to work within our Step-Up Step-Down residential program on a per diem basis, creating additional opportunities for hours and experience within On the Road to Wellness. Our organization provides regular opportunities for participants to connect with their communities through outings, recreational activities, educational opportunities, and special events. This position will occasionally provide transportation and peer support for these activities. Community outings and events typically occur approximately once per month and may take place between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Availability for every outing or event is not expected; however, flexibility and interest in participating are strongly encouraged. On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, peer-led mental health organization that has served adults in Manchester and Derry, New Hampshire, since 1988. Our work is rooted in the belief that healing, recovery, and wellness are strengthened through connection, choice, dignity, hope, and meaningful community. We provide free peer support services to adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing, have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges. No insurance or identification is required to access our services. Through our walk-in centers in Manchester and Derry, participants can connect with support through one-on-one peer support, peer-led groups, holistic wellness services, transportation assistance, community activities and outings, and connection to community resources and supports. Transportation is an important part of making these services accessible. For some of the people we serve, simply having a reliable way to get to and from our centers can make the difference between being isolated at home and becoming connected to a supportive community.

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Safely operate organizational passenger vehicles.
Pass a BEAS Registry screening.
Pass a New Hampshire Department of Safety background screening.
Understand that the experience begins before a participant ever walks through our doors.
Be welcoming, respectful, dependable, and comfortable engaging with people.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal recovery, self-care, and wellness.
Show a genuine interest in supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exhibit reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and prepared to work.
Demonstrate safe, responsible, and courteous driving practices.
Comfort interacting with and supporting a diverse group of adults.
Willingness to be open, honest, and thoughtful about how lived experience can appropriately support others.
Respect for individual choice, dignity, boundaries, and different pathways to recovery.
An interest in learning additional aspects of peer support beyond transportation.
Willingness to complete training to become a Certified New Hampshire Peer Support Specialist within one year of hire.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a peer-led team.

Nice To Haves

Previous justice involvement is not automatically disqualifying.
Flexibility and interest in participating in community outings and events are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide community transportation for participants.
Assist participants with getting to and returning home from walk-in centers.
Engage with participants and provide peer support.
Assist with groups, activities, and wellness programming.
Support community engagement and special events.
Help participants connect with community resources.
Provide additional coverage within walk-in centers.
Occasionally provide transportation and peer support for community outings and events.