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.
The Telecare programs operate under contract with the Stanislaus County Department of Mental Health and are funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). There are three levels of care including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Intensive Community Supports (ICS), and Wellness. These levels of care provide specialty mental health services to a mix of populations including adults 25+ individuals. Some individuals are experiencing co-occurring disorders, are uninsured or underinsured, and are persons representing underserved groups in Stanislaus County. Treatment provided is client-centered and will meet the clients where their needs are which can include in the field.
Shifts Available:
Full Time; DAYS 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Expected starting wage range is $16.00 - $18.79. 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 van (acceptable driving record) and driving personal vehicle for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)