Van Driver - Fredericktown
About The Position
The Van Driver supports consumers and PSR staff and is responsible for routine transportation of consumers to and from the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program. The role also assists PSR staff with clerical, kitchen, group, and other activities as assigned. The PSR program serves adults age 18 and older living with chronic mental illnesses in Bollinger, Cape, Madison, Perry, and Ste. Genevieve counties, offering educational, career, social, and recreational activities on-site and in the community. The program operates six days a week, Monday through Saturday. The typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with one evening shift per week ending at approximately 6:30 p.m. Staff rotate Saturday coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vans owned by the center transport members to the PSR program and to community activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold or obtain by the start date a Missouri Class E Driver's License (Class D for Illinois residents).
- Proof of continuous auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide protective oversight of clients and monitor their condition.
- Ensure clients’ safety and welfare according to policies and procedures.
- Assist and guide clients with PSR tasks and responsibilities, including cleaning, cooking, and group activities.
- Assist with interventions during crisis situations when needed.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward the agency and its clientele.
- Provide support to the PSR Specialist and Manager as assigned.
- Transport eligible members to and from PSR, and assist passengers with boarding and exiting the van when needed.
- Transport clients in an agency or personal vehicle as necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
- Report van operating problems, arrange servicing when needed, and maintain accurate van maintenance records.
- Maintain records of the number of clients transported.
- Operate the van according to DMH Licensure and CPRC Certification standards.
- Provide non-routine transportation services as assigned and as available.
- Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.
- Assist PSR staff with clerical, kitchen, group, or other activities as assigned.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off during the first year, plus a day off for the employee's birthday.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Competitive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and LTD insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
