- Salary
- $23 – $26/hr
- Location
- Fair Oaks, California, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Center Point, Inc., a nonprofit social services and behavioral health treatment provider, is seeking a dependable and professional Driver for its residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility in Fair Oaks, California.
The Driver provides safe, reliable, and timely transportation for adult residents to medical appointments, behavioral health services, social services, and other approved activities. The position also involves coordinating transportation schedules with program staff, conducting routine vehicle inspections, and overseeing preventive maintenance for agency vehicles.
The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable working with individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Transportation and Resident Services:
- Safely transport residents to and from medical, behavioral health, social service, and other approved appointments.
- Collaborate with program staff to develop and maintain daily and weekly transportation schedules.
- Coordinate appointment times, transportation priorities, and scheduling changes with staff.
- Maintain accurate transportation logs, including mileage, destinations, and required documentation.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, staff, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and professionalism while maintaining appropriate boundaries with residents.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and promptly report transportation incidents, safety concerns, or behavioral issues to management.
Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance:
- Conduct and document daily, weekly, and monthly physical inspections of agency vehicles.
- Perform routine safety checks, including tires, lights, brakes, fluid levels, windshield wipers, and other essential components.
- Monitor vehicle mileage and preventive maintenance requirements.
- Develop, oversee, and maintain vehicle maintenance schedules, including routine service, inspections, and repairs.
- Coordinate maintenance appointments with approved service providers.
- Maintain accurate vehicle inspection logs, maintenance records, and service documentation.
- Identify and promptly report mechanical problems, vehicle damage, and unsafe operating conditions.
- Ensure agency vehicles remain clean, safe, and properly maintained.
Administrative and Operational Support:
- Work collaboratively with program staff to coordinate transportation for appointments, admissions, discharges, and other program needs.
- Adjust transportation schedules to accommodate changing program priorities.
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
- Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid California driver's license required.
- Must have zero (0) major moving violations within the past four (4) years, including DUI, reckless driving, driving with a suspended or revoked license, hit-and-run, or other serious traffic offenses.
- Must be eligible for coverage under Center Point's automobile insurance policy and maintain eligibility throughout employment.
- Driving record must meet organizational and insurance carrier requirements.
- Minimum of two years of driving experience preferred.
- Knowledge of routine vehicle maintenance and basic automotive safety inspections.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and time-management abilities.
- Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience transporting clients in healthcare, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or social services settings.
- Experience coordinating transportation schedules and maintaining vehicle inspection and maintenance records.
- Familiarity with Sacramento County and surrounding communities.
- Understanding of confidentiality requirements and professional boundaries when working with vulnerable populations.
Benefits/Perks:
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- 17 days off (PTO/Sick time), increasing with tenure. Paid holidays.
- 401K with matching contribution & Life insurance program.
Pay Frequency: Twice monthly.