Transportation Clerk

Stars Behavioral Health Group•Torrance, CA

2d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The Transportation Clerk is responsible for transporting clients to off-site appointments and outings, as well as other transportation assignments. When no transporting assignments are provided, acts as Mental Health Worker. Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures. Coordinates and schedules client transportation, as directed. Documents clients appointments, behavior and any pertinent interactions in the medical record system. Monitors clients during transportation. Conducts vehicle safety check before each use. Protects clients from behavior which could damage their self esteem and/or the facilities relationship with other agencies. Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observation, concerns and asking appropriate questions. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies. Star View Adolescent Center is a comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide. We offer intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988. Our Programs include: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School – a 24/7 locked facility. We provide Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
One (1) year direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adolescent population or Two (2) years direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adult population
Valid California Drivers License and clear DMV printout
Possess a current and active California Commercial Vehicle License with a Passenger "P" endorsement; required
Qualified candidates must meet age requirement
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
A willingness to fluctuate scheduled work hours to accommodate transportation needs.
A willingness to work in a dual role as direct care staff in the milieu when not transporting clients
Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with emotionally disturbed clients, other staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Responsibilities

Transporting clients to off-site appointments and outings, as well as other transportation assignments.
Acts as Mental Health Worker when no transporting assignments are provided.
Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
Coordinates and schedules client transportation, as directed.
Documents clients appointments, behavior and any pertinent interactions in the medical record system.
Monitors clients during transportation.
Conducts vehicle safety check before each use.
Protects clients from behavior which could damage their self esteem and/or the facilities relationship with other agencies.
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observation, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.