Part Time Healthcare Driver

Mental Health Association•East Orange, NJ

14h•$18

About The Position

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services. MHA is seeking a Part-time Driver to join our Prospect House Team! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers. Part time Healthcare Drivers are needed to transport mental health consumers to and from the Mental Health Association's Partial Care program. Shift times available are : Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

Requirements

Must have a current NJ Driver’s License in good standing.
Must possess basic computer skills as well as the ability to read maps and driving routes.
Must be able to provide services to our consumers in a compassionate manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving those diagnosed with mental illness is a plus.
Experience driving a 7 or 12 passenger van is preferred, however a CDL is not required.
Previous professional driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation to Prospect House consumers to and from the program.
Provide transportation to new members for orientation or intake appointments, as needed.
Provide emergency transportation, as needed.
Provide front-desk and parking lot security, as needed.
Maintain driving record per policy standards.
Deliver mail to other MHAEM facilities daily and as needed.
Complete other errands and duties, as assigned.
Assist consumers on and off of the vans, including non-ambulatory consumers.
Provide evening, weekend and holiday social program transportation as required by program needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.