Driver/Support Staff

About the role

Mileage reimbursement available. The Adult Clinical Community Supports (ACCS) Driver promotes the full integration and functioning of adults with mental health services needed to live successfully in the community. The ACCS Driver/Support Staff supports community access for clients by driving their own or company-owned or leased vehicles, transporting and accompanying clients to, from and during community appointments as directed by Integrated Team staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote the safety of clients during transportation.
• Monitor client status, reports concerns or incidents to supervisor.
• Pick up and drop off deliveries of program materials and supplies, as assigned.
• Participate as member of intervention team to perform skills teaching, and help client learn about community resources and obtaining resources.
• Attend medical, psychiatric and other appointments with client as needed.
• Adhere to Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.
• Provide crisis intervention to client, as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• A bachelor's degree in human services field is preferred.
• One to two years related experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Must possess a valid United States Driver's license for at least 1 year.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
• All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference, educational and professional licensure check as well as a multi-state background check.

Skills

• A strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice.
• Knowledge of PS engagement strategies.
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues of PS.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles.
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS.
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS.
• The ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• The ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Skills and competence to provide interventions for effective Treatment Plan interventions.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and requirements.