Youth Services Driver

Driver - Youth Services

Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Driver for Youth Services, where you will play a vital role in providing safe and reliable transportation for clients participating in our programs. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals by ensuring they reach their destinations safely and on time. We are looking for someone who is responsible, punctual, and possesses excellent communication skills. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

As a Driver, you will be responsible for transporting adolescent clients to and from approved locations, adhering to all safety protocols, and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Your role is crucial in supporting our mission to provide quality services to the community.

This position offers:

• Employee Assistance Program 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule, route, and pick up clients as assigned, ensuring only scheduled clients are transported.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with the company's vehicle use policy and procedures.
• Maintain safety by adhering to traffic laws, using seat belts, and reporting any suspicious activity during transport.
• Complete incident reports as necessary and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and report any mechanical issues to leadership immediately.
• Participate in required meetings and contribute to staff development activities.
• Other job duties assigned to as well.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.
• 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 CPI, CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sometimes sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to move quickly in case of an emergency and have the physical ability to render aid.
• This job may be stressful, requiring attention to driving, interaction with clients, and ensuring a safe driving environment.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission: a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.