Driver / Support Staff (Mental Health Services)

Job Description
Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (24 hour schedule between Monday and Friday also available)
Salary: $20.00 / hour. Mileage reimbursement available
Sign On Bonus: $2000; $666 upon completion of 30 days, $666 upon completion of 6 months, $668 upon completion of 9 months
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 Person's Served by driving their own or company-owned or leased vehicles, transporting and accompanying PS to, from and during community appointments as directed by Integrated Team staff.
Job Duties and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500$1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit
My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Keyword: mental health services, day time, direct care, driving, transportation, residential care, DSP, CareGiver, VinfenRC, part time
Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 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 a 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.