Aurora Mental Health & Recovery-posted about 4 hours ago
$19 - $28/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Aurora, CO
501-1,000 employees

Our Detox Center at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) provides 24/7 acute care services to clients who are intoxicated and/or in acute withdrawal. Team consists of Shift Coordinators, Addiction Technicians/Specialists, Peer Recovery Coaches, Case Managers, and Outreach Drivers. We are seeking a part-time Outreach Van Driver (20 hours per week, working Swing Shift (3p-11p)) to provide transportation for the organization's clients. The driver will respond to requests from contracted and approved agencies outside of organization for transportation of clients and transport admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare or other approved services as directed. The Outreach Van Drivers also may monitor vitals signs and withdrawal symptoms, complete risk assessments, interface with community partners such as hospitals and law enforcement, and more. About you. The ideal candidate works well on a team and in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be comfortable serving clients who are intoxicated and/or in acute withdrawal, transporting clients to and from hospitals and treatment centers, and providing good customer service inside the clinic and out in the community. Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $18.87 – $27.50 per hour. Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $1.25/hour Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $1.75/hour Overnight Weekday (Monday - Thursday): $2.50/hour Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $3.50/hour Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The available schedule is: Overnight: Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00 pm - 7:00 am Bilingual Language Differential Pay. rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

  • Respond to requests from contracted and approved agencies outside of organization for transportation of clients.
  • Transport admitted clients to hospitals, aftercare or other approved services as directed.
  • Monitor and care for persons being transported.
  • Assist in maintaining Outreach vehicles.
  • Assist in admission/discharge processes and taking vital signs.
  • De-escalate clients in crisis situations.
  • Maintain telephone contact with base facility and maintain legible and accurate written records.
  • Provide professional interface with referral sources to help insure clients are referred appropriately and to maintain good relationships with referral sources.
  • Assess clients as to alcohol/drug intoxication, general physical and behavioral health, level of motivation and other pertinent factors and transport to appropriate facility.
  • Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
  • Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
  • Entry level position with no specific experience.
  • Required Vaccination and TB Test.
  • At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
  • Six months prior transporting experience.
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months' of hire.
  • Ability to perform or learn to perform basic vehicle maintenance.
  • Health insurance: Kaiser
  • Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
  • Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
  • The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
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