Patient Transport Driver

Patient Transport DriverTitle: Patient Transport DriverState Role Title: Direct Service Associate IIIHiring Range: Starting Pay from $39,982 - $55,174Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Comm Ctr for Child & AdolesAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Patient Transport Driver will transport individuals from CCCA to the community for the purpose of discharge and for discharge related community activities such as placement visits. Monitors patient behavior during transport to ensure they are calm and secure. Collaborate with social work staff to coordinate transportation schedules. Provide feedback to appropriate staff member (medical, nursing, social work) regarding patient transport needs and concerns. Maintain the assigned vehicle to ensure it is kept clean, operational, and safe for patient transportation while using the vehicle. During times when not actively transporting a patient or coordinating a transportation, will perform discharge related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Social Work Director.Minimum QualificationsAbility to handle sensitive and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with patients and staff. Knowledge of safety protocols including emergency situations and CPR. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and maintain a flexible schedule.Additional ConsiderationsPrevious experience in healthcare, behavioral health or patient transport role is preferredSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending "barrier" charges. DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.Contact InformationName: John LeePhone: 540-290-7795Email: View email address on click.appcast.io