Lead Driver

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services • Prescott Valley, AZ

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and friendly Lead Driver who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. We are seeking someone who enjoys driving, meeting people and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Prescott Valley Outpatient team! The Lead Driver provides transportation for consumers to attend appointments and other outings that meet program requirements. This position reports to a Front Office Supervisor.

Requirements

• The vehicle driver shall be a minimum of 22 years of age
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Must pass a 3 year Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to read a map or use electronic GPS system to locate destinations
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, timely transportation and maintains appropriate staff /client communications and relationships.
• Assists consumers getting to and from the vehicle.
• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures including but not limited to Vehicle Operations Policy (SBH 1 E 11 00), Approved Driver Procedure (SBH 1 E 11 01), and Use of Agency Vehicles (SBH 1 E 11 03).
• Maintains current training requirements.
• Monitors and document safety/mechanical concerns daily and reports concerns to supervisor and Risk Management.
• Takes a lead in ensuring routing tasks are kept on schedule.
• Assists in the oversight and monitoring of driver efficiency and effectiveness, providing ideas and recommendations geared towards ongoing improvement.
• Acts as a liaison between drivers and supervisory staff.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and supervision to drivers in the absence of the Administrative Supervisor.
• Provides training to new drivers/staff.
• Performs general clerical duties for the clinic as requested/assigned by Front Office Supervisor and/or Program Director

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED