Transporter

Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.


POSITION SUMMARY

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking a Transportation Specialist to provide safe and reliable transportation for clients attending treatment and approved activities. This position is responsible for maintaining agency vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, coordinating transportation needs, maintaining accurate records, assisting with program support functions, and promoting a safe, supportive environment for clients and staff.

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Transport clients of agency in insured agency vehicle to/from facility for treatment as well as off campus activities i.e. school, authorized outings, or medical treatment, during treatment hours.
• Monitor recreational activities away from the facility.
• Maintain effective communication with the agency staff to coordinate a consistent environment for the clients.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of fleet including cleaning and completion of maintenance checklist.
• Participate in staff in-service training program, including safety and driving training.
• Follow all safety regulations regarding safety belts, speed limits and all traffic rules of the road.
• Pick up program supplies and donation as scheduled and requested.
• Work closely with Transportation Team to ensure all tickets, registrations are paid and up to date
• Participate in staff meetings when requested.
• Complete and maintain transportation log sheet.
• Assist with answering phones, e-mails and taking messages.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of city and county requirements
• Satisfactory driving record
• Experience with chemical dependency preferred
• Commercial driver's license or Class E driver's license (MO residents)
• CPR certified


SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and respectfully transport clients
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly with clients, staff, and team members
• Ability to show teamwork and collaboration
• Applies traffic law safety awareness
• Time management skills
• Record keeping and attention to detail
• Demonstrates client service orientation
• Adaptability and Flexibility in regard to schedule changes, additional tasks etc.


Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.