What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter position at Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health?
Job Description:
The Transporter will provide transportation to and from the system's Community Services facilities and into the community for clientele participating in provided programs. S/he will transport persons served to and from their homes or appointments in the community as arranged. S/he will coordinate all transportation of persons served with the Transportation Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions:
Represent the system Community Services and serve in a positive manner to clients, staff, community agencies, and community members.
Advocate for Clients.
Treat all persons served, their families, staff, community agencies, and community members with dignity and respect.
Prepare daily transportation routes utilizing internet mapping sources to ensure efficient and effective transportation operation meeting programming needs of persons served.
Record all persons picked-up for transport each day at each stop.
Document client no-shows for pick up. Inform assigned team member of the client’s no-show from transportation services following a pick-up request.
Ensure the safety of vehicles by implementing safety check procedures according to Preferred Community Services policies. Utilize the Vehicle Pre-Operational Checklist form to guide safety check at a minimum weekly.
Attend/complete all required training.
Adhere to all HIPAA requirements.
Assist Transportation Supervisor with onsite support. Serve as a staff liaison and representative.
Serve as a member of the Health & Safety First Responder Team. Assist the Health & Safety Officer with general Health & Safety maintenance tasks as directed such as completion of monthly inventory checks of first aid and blood spill kits, monthly Office Safety Checklists, and annual Accessibility Survey.
Provide transportation for Clients as schedule allows.
When not transporting persons served, the Transporter may be requested to assist with such duties as filing, auditing of records of persons served, work order repairs, general office cleaning, and completion of errands as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates professional communication skills including the ability to read and write coherently and cohesively.
Demonstrates personal characteristics suitable to provide a positive role model for persons served, their families, staff, community agencies, and community members.
Demonstrates strong time management skills indicating the ability to complete all required paperwork on time and meet all timeline requirements.
Demonstrates ability to drive and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
Demonstrates ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
Acquires knowledge of Missouri Department of Mental Health Certification Standards governing program practices.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.
Supervisory Requirements:
None
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class E license.
Must attain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
