Peer Support Driver, 3pm - 11pm

Avenues Recovery•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking a Substance BHT/Driver for their Outpatient Program in Metairie, LA. This role provides day-to-day operational support to medical and clinical teams, including admissions, transportation, medication supervision, and administrative duties. The Peer Support Driver will engage with clients, monitor their safety, and ensure adherence to Avenues policies. A key responsibility is safely transporting clients for admissions, discharges, and appointments, while also collecting external documentation and lab specimens. The role involves engaging clients on a peer support level during transport and ensuring the vehicle is maintained and ready for use.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Valid Driver's license and CPR certification preferred
If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety required
Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
Warm, compassionate and empathetic personality
Dignified character that models recovery principles
Minimum 1-year experience in treatment industry preferred
Extensive knowledge of all motor vehicle laws

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support to medical and clinical teams (admissions, transportation, meals, medication, supervision, phones etc.)
Engage and build rapport with clients, creating a warm, accepting recovery environment
Monitor clients and enforce all Avenues policies to ensure safety of both clients and staff
Record and escalate any critical communication/ incidents in a timely manner
Fulfill all administrative duties (shift documentation, inventory, meetings, office support etc.)
Monitor transportation schedule, safely transporting clients for admit, discharge and appointments as necessary
Collect and deliver all external appointment documentation and lab specimens as necessary
Engage clients on peer support level during transport, and assist with any luggage
Ensure vehicle is well-maintained, fully fueled, and ready for use at all times