Job Description:The Driver will provide transportation to and from facilities for clients/patients participating in provided programs.Essential Job Duties:Functions in accordance with organization's policies/procedures.Participates in and contributes to the various staff development activities of the organization.Is sensitive and responsible to management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, development of grant applications, maintenance of various contracts for services, etc.Participates in all required meetings.Responsible for scheduling, routing, and pick-up of clients as assigned. Only clients scheduled for pickup or transporting will be allowed to ride in the van.Responsible for operating vehicles in accordance with company's vehicle use policy/procedures.Will not use a cell phone while driving and will always wear a seat belt. Passengers will also remain buckled while vehicle is moving.Must have driver’s license available at all times.Must adhere to all traffic laws and regulations.Transportation is limited to taking clients to and from approved designations.Driver shall report any suspicious activity while transporting clients.Responsible for the completion of any incident reports.Responsible for maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients/patients.Ensure the safety of vehicles by implementing safety check procedures in accordance with company policy/procedure.Must report any mechanical and/or other problems with the vehicle to leadership immediately.Other duties as assigned by program leadership.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrates professional communication skills including the ability to read and write coherently and cohesively.Demonstrates personal characteristics suitable to provide a positive role model for persons served, their families, staff, community agencies, and community members.Demonstrates strong time management skills indicating the ability to complete all required paperwork on time and meet all timeline requirements.Demonstrates ability to drive and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.Demonstrates ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.Acquires knowledge of Missouri Department of Mental Health Certification Standards governing program practices.Shall be able to establish effective relationships via telephone and in person. Must be able to accept supervision and follow directions as assigned.Experience and Education Qualifications:High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.Must be at least 21 years of ageSupervisory Requirements:NoneEmployment Requirements:Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance.Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class E license.Must attain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the specific duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the specific duties.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and sometimes sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to be able to walk and sometimes run up and down stairs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to see, with or without visual aid, in order to pass a driving test to operate a Class E commercial vehicle, read street signs, road maps and other common traffic signs.Must be able to move quickly in case of an emergency and have the physical ability to render aid. Some passengers may require assistance to enter the vehicle.This can be stressful job requiring attention to driving, interaction with sometimes difficult clients and ensuring a safe driving environment.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.