Telecare Corp. Anaheim , CA 92808
Posted 2 months ago
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
As part of the Telecare family, TAO is a Full Service Partnership in Orange County, CA for 240 adults (age 18+), with a serious mental illness.
Shifts Available:
Full Time; AM Shift; Monday - Friday
Expected starting wage range is $16.00 - $18.22. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Driver is responsible for transporting of members served to off-site appointments, as well as other transportation assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
Coordinates and schedules members served transportation, as directed
Transports members served to scheduled appointments and outings
Documents members served appointments, behavior, and any pertinent interactions in the medical record
Monitors members served during transportation
Conducts vehicle safety check before each use
When assigned to a nursing station, performs the duties of a Mental Health Worker, as needed
Demonstrates knowledge of CPI
Must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
Position requires transporting Members in program vehicle (acceptable driving record)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
A High School diploma or a G.E.D
Demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi-cultural populations is required (e.g., family member, volunteer, or previous experience, related classes, stated interest)
One (1) year of professional driving experience is required
A valid Class "C" California Driver's License and insurability are required
Acceptable driving record
Must attain valid Class 'B' licensure (If transporting more than seven (7) persons served)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply
SKILLS
Able to work independently with limited supervision
Able to read, write and speak English
Experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend, and do simple and firm grasping of up to 50 pounds. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and constantly drive.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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