Driver - Residential Program (North County Serenity House)

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

This is a union-eligible position.

The required work schedule for this position is: Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5:30PM

Our Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of our clients at NCSH Residential to various appointments and activities related to their treatment. They maintain positive and supportive interactions with our clients while adhering to high standards of care and professionalism. They also maintain appropriate documentation of transportation services and occasionally perform periodic house runs or assist other departments to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.

North County Serenity House (NCSH), a residential program of HealthRIGHT 360, was founded in 1966 to provide substance use disorder services in the community. NCSH provides a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment, using evidence-based and best practices that recognize and account for the role that trauma frequently plays in substance use and criminal histories of women. For clients with co-occurring mental illness, we provide integrated substance use and mental health services which treat

both conditions as primary. Our residential facility serves up to 120 women (with capacity for up to 20 children under 5 years of age) seeking recovery from substance use disorders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transportation

• Safely transport clients in the company-provided vehicle following all traffic laws and regulations.
• As needed, accompany clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment.
• Perform periodic house runs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.

Client Interaction and Care

• Maintain appropriate staff/client boundaries.
• Treat clients with respect and dignity.
• Interact with clients in a caring, non-judgmental manner.
• Utilize harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles.
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.

Vehicle Maintenance and Documentation

• Ensure routine vehicle maintenance, including inspections to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition.
• Perform interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles and refueling.
• Maintain all documentation related to vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and usage logs.
• Maintain and reconcile invoicing and backup documentation for transportation services.
• Comply with all agency and program safety and health protocols.
• Adhere to vehicle cleaning protocols as part of the COVID-19 response.
• Maintain accurate vehicle documentation with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.

Administration and Other Duties

• Support other areas of the program or other departments as needed when no driving task is available.
• Read and respond to emails when appropriate.
• Report any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to the supervisor promptly.
• May work evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, or Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent required, higher education preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid California drivers license with a clean driving record.

Experience

• Experience as a driver, preferably in a similar role and in a similar environment.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Background Check and Other Requirements

• Qualified candidates with a criminal record will be considered for employment.
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check.
• Must be capable of meeting program and funder requirements.
• Must be capable of meeting health screening and tuberculosis testing requirements.
• Must be capable of obtaining clearance and maintaining agency vehicle insurance coverage

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work:

Sitting 5 Hrs

Standing 1.5 Hrs

Walking 1.5 Hrs

Driving Frequently

In an average month, employee must travel out of town:

Often (>2x) Sometimes (<2x) Never

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.