Medical Respite Driver

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Respite Driver is responsible for transporting patients/clients of the Medical Respite Program to and from appointments and essential services, including initial placement in the program, and assisting patients/clients in navigating to their appropriate destinations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Respond promptly to transportation requests.
• Absorb patient/clients to board and/or disembark from the program vehicle, and navigate from vehicle to and from their specific on-site destination, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with CFSF and DPH employees in an integrated team to meet shared goals.
• Provide safe and courteous transportation services to patients/clients.
• Assist patients/clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Cook up with and assist on-site Medical Respite staff to facilitate patient/client care.
• Maintain daily logs of client contacts, referrals, and transports.
• Maintain good communication and mutual support with other service providers, city agencies, community groups, and emergency services.
• Clean and maintain assigned vehicles.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Attend training and meetings as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• A valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a commercial passenger vehicle.
• The ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• The ability to represent Medical Respite to the community.
• The ability to effectively de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to client needs.
• A good understanding of homelessness, healthcare, substance use disorder, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, cultural diversity issues, and relevant resources.
• The ability to physically assist ambulation of mobility-impaired patients/clients.
• The ability to write and speak effectively.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and TB clearance required within 7 days of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience driving a wheelchair van, Paratransit, or similar.
• Bicultural, bilingual Spanish, or other SF Threshold language speaking.
• Knowledge of San Francisco community resources.
• Experience with and passion for working with at-risk client populations.