Therapeutic Transportation Specialist

About the role

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. "We help people grow and live their healthiest lives." Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK: Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers. Team Loyalty - help others succeed. Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it." Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort. & Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy. Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity. Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily transportation to at-risk children and youth to and from school, medical appointments, visitation, and other requested locations.
• Gain an understanding of the client and their needs through participation in the development of an Individualized Service Plan.
• Maintain appropriate, therapeutic interactions and complete all required documentation.
• Primarily assigned short distance routes, transporting 1-2 youth on a daily basis.
• Handle one-time, long-distance assignments including transporting youth in and out-of-state.

Requirements

• Reliable.
• Clear understanding of appropriate boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year working with children and adolescents with mental illness and/or skills training (preferred).
• Valid driver's license.

Pay

Therapeutic Transportation Specialist are compensated $20.00 an hour for short distance assignments and $25.00 per hour for long distance transports.

Schedule

Hours of availability preferred are 7:00 to 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday