What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Recovery Innovations?
RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.
Our Mission is to empower people to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.
Our Vision is to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.
Job Type
Part-Time: Non-Exempt
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm - Monday - Friday
Specialties / Licenses or Certifications
N/A
Work Setting
Crisis
Salary/Hourly Wage
$19.00 /hour
Our Position
The Transportation Specialist position provides non-emergency transportation to and from the Program facility. The Transportation Specialist position also serves as back-up to the Customer Service Specialist duties.
Your Rewards
- Nine (9) company-paid Holidays (Full-Time Only)
- Paid-Time Off; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only)
- Company-Paid group life insurance (Full-Time Only)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only)
- Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k and Roth
- Employee Assistance Programs (Full-Time Only)
Your Responsibilities
- Provides individuals with non-emergency transportation to and from the Program site.
- Ensures the safe operation of Company vehicle.
- Performs daily inspections of vehicle and arranges for maintenance and cleaning as needed.
- Completes documentation regarding transportation services as required.
- Assists in completing admissions to the Program facility.
- Serves as a community guide and coach/advocate working to link newly discharged individuals with housing, vocational, educational and community services.
- Assists with administrative office functions, which may include answering phones, acting as receptionist and ensuring cleanliness of the reception area.
- Assists with record maintenance and retrieval.
- Assists in the process of gathering data necessary to perform billing and audit functions as requested.
- Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
- Document COE/COT in Electronic Health Record and review legal documents for accuracy prior to transporting to mental health court.
- Work as Direct staff on crisis unit in ratio
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Our Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent customer services skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
- We are a Second-Chance Employer
- Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
- Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
- Must be able to pass education verification check.
- Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).
Driving Requirements:
- If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy.
- If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.
Physical Demands:
May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Work Environment
May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.
ADDENDUM – Arizona
Education High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure
Certification
Misc. Requirement
ADDENDUM – California
Education High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure
Certification
Misc. Requirement
ADDENDUM – Delaware
Education High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure
Certification
Misc. Requirement
ADDENDUM – North Carolina
Education High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure
Certification
Misc. Requirement
ADDENDUM – Washington
Education High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure
Certification
Misc. Requirement
RI International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. RI International is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with RI International.
The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At RI International, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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