What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health?
Description
Tatum Psychology Employment Group is a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services dedicated to restoring hope in the lives of those affected by mental health conditions. Our mission at TPEG is to help our patients through the pain that life brings so that we can alleviate the suffering they are experiencing. Our portfolio includes the following companies: Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health, providing behavioral healthcare for adults through our 12-bed inpatient program & robust outpatient programs; Ascend Behavioral Health, where we offer a 6-bed inpatient program as well as a high quality outpatient mental healthcare for adolescents; Sierra Meadows & Ascend Psychiatry, providing long-term outpatient psychiatric care; Touchstone Recovery Center, a thriving outpatient substance abuse program for adults and adolescents; Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery meeting the outpatient treatment needs of patients struggling with eating disorder diagnoses; and Sierra Meadows Foundation, our not-for-profit free counseling center and training facility. Founded in 2019, our companies have experienced steady and consistent growth in the Fresno/Clovis area. As we continue to expand services with new ventures, locations, and levels of care, we are seeking strategic and dynamic individuals to join our team.
For additional information, please visit us at: www.sierrameadowsbh.com, www.oasiseatingrecovery.com, www.ascendbh.com,www.touchstonerecoverycenter.com, and www.sierrameadowsfoundation.org.
Job Purpose: Transport clients to appointments, shopping trips, errands and outings. Schedule appointments as needed
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Drive clients to and from appointments, assist them with picking up medications, run errands for clients and or treatment center. Perform minor repairs for the property or the outpatient properties. Maintain the vans in good operating condition and repair. Keep the van clean, neat and organized. Other duties as assigned.
Minor Duties and Responsibilities: Create a positive and supporting environment to promote healing.
Requirements
All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED and have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients. If the employee does not have the required experience, the program shall document a specific plan of supervision and in-service training for the employee which will guarantee the ongoing qualification of the employee to perform the job. The plan should include but not be limited to the frequency and number of hours of training, the subjects to be covered, and a description of the supervision to be provided.
Must Have:
- Clean driving record
- RAD-T certification a plus
- Valid CA Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be willing to work nights/weekends (in-state travel only)
- Physical Requirements: Lifting 10-60 lbs, sitting, standing, and bending.
Salary : $16 - $18
