Member Transportation Specialist

Make Every Mile Matter – Join Us as a Medical Driver

Camas Health Recovery Center

Starting Rate: $27.50/hour

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day? We're seeking a compassionate, reliable driver to join our team and support the critical care we provide to our community. As a medical driver, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our members receive the healthcare they need, transporting them safely and with kindness.

More than just driving, you'll be a friendly face, offering support, comfort, and connection to members as they travel to and from appointments. If you love being on the road, enjoy helping others, and thrive on making a difference, this is the role for you!

What We're Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a love for working with people
• A safe and reliable driver with a clean driving record
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for service
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with care and professionalism
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, trauma-informed de-escalation approaches

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Medical Driver is responsible for preserving the integrity of the Camas Health Recovery Center properties by performing the following duties:

• Drives a transit bus or van over assigned routes within an established time schedule.

• Loads and unloads passengers safely at designated stops; ensures passenger safety in crossing the street.

• Maintains control of passengers on vehicle; responds to parents and other citizens concerning transportation schedules and problems.

• Inspects vehicle prior to trips to ensure safe operation; reports any mechanical defects or malfunctions; refuels vehicles, checks and maintains fluid levels.

• Sweeps and maintains vehicles in clean and orderly condition.

• Completes transportation records such as number of passengers transported, mileage, special runs, route directions, etc.

• Ensures record keeping and adheres to the oral and written transportation policy and procedures.

• May transport passengers with special learning needs and physical challenges; may operate power lifts to load and unload passengers in wheelchairs; may strap and tie down wheelchairs to ensure student safety.

• Because of the clinic's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Education & Certifications

• Must possess a High School diploma and be over the age of 18.

• Driver's license with specific endorsements/restrictions is required.

• Must pass a criminal background check, a drug screen and meet all health and immunization requirements required by federal, state or Tribal laws and regulations.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year driving experience.

• Knowledge of:

• • Safe driving practices and techniques.

• • Positive methods to maintain control of passenger behavior.

• • Basic first aid.

• • Safety and maintenance requirements of bus/van and other transportation equipment.

• • Provisions of the Washington Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicle.

• Skilled in:

• • Driving a bus/van and other transportation equipment safely and efficiently.

• • Maintaining control of passenger's behavior on a bus or other vehicle.

• • Operating equipment such as power lifts, when required.

• • MS Office skills including Word and Excel are required.

• • Record keeping.

• • Oral and written communications.

Other Requirements

• Obtain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit

• Availability to work nights and weekends as required.

Additional

• Ability to manage your time efficiently.

• Work well when supervisors are not present.

• Candidates shall be subject to all applicable regulations, alcohol testing and employment will be contingent on the results of said testing.

• Must successfully pass a background investigation and a reference check with previous employers.

• Must possess or have the ability to possess and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification.

Travel Requirements

Drives a transit bus or van over assigned routes within an established time schedule.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Camas Health Recovery Center. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Camas Health Recovery Center in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations, which may interfere with that.

Join us and be part of something bigger—drive with purpose and help us make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.