What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director- Transportation position at Belmont Behavioral Health System?
Overview
Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.
Belmont currently has an opening for a Director of Transportation. The Director of Transportation will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the facility.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage all aspects of the transportation department including budgets, schedules and staff.
- Ensure that vehicles are kept in proper repair at all times, communicating safety and other concerns timely and clearly to the appropriate staff.
- Develop and implement programs and best practices to maintain safe transportation practices in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Coordinate daily and any on-call schedules to meet patient transportation needs.
- Maintain vehicle trip inspection records.
- Hire, orient, train, schedule and supervise transportation staff.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Degree from a vocational school or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Facility Management preferred.
· Three or more years’ experience in similar position with one year experience in building maintenance required.
· One or more years’ supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
· Valid State Driver’s License required.
· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
· First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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