Transporter

Brightli • Poplar Bluff, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter will provide transportation to and from the system's Community Services facilities and into the community for clientele participating in provided programs. S/he will transport persons served to and from their homes or appointments in the community as arranged. S/he will coordinate all transportation of persons served with the Transportation Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class E license.
• Must attain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills including the ability to read and write coherently and cohesively.
• Demonstrates personal characteristics suitable to provide a positive role model for persons served, their families, staff, community agencies, and community members.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills indicating the ability to complete all required paperwork on time and meet all timeline requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to drive and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Acquires knowledge of Missouri Department of Mental Health Certification Standards governing program practices.

Responsibilities

• Represent the system Community Services and serve in a positive manner to clients, staff, community agencies, and community members.
• Advocate for Clients.
• Treat all persons served, their families, staff, community agencies, and community members with dignity and respect.
• Prepare daily transportation routes utilizing internet mapping sources to ensure efficient and effective transportation operation meeting programming needs of persons served.
• Record all persons picked up for transport each day at each stop.
• Document client no-shows for pick up.
• Inform assigned team member of the client’s no-show from transportation services following a pick-up request.
• Ensure the safety of vehicles by implementing safety check procedures according to Preferred Community Services policies.
• Utilize the Vehicle Pre-Operational Checklist form to guide safety check at a minimum weekly.
• Attend/complete all required training.
• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements.
• Assist Transportation Supervisor with onsite support.
• Serve as a staff liaison and representative.
• Serve as a member of the Health & Safety First Responder Team.
• Assist the Health & Safety Officer with general Health & Safety maintenance tasks as directed such as completion of monthly inventory checks of first aid and blood spill kits, monthly Office Safety Checklists, and annual Accessibility Survey.
• Provide transportation for Clients as schedule allows.
• When not transporting persons served, the Transporter may be requested to assist with such duties as filing, auditing of records of persons served, work order repairs, general office cleaning, and completion of errands as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

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