Transportation Specialist

Cornerstone of Recovery is committed to helping patients achieve treatment success as one of the most respected drug and alcohol treatment centers in the nation, its what we provide to our patients, and it permeates everything we do. Our mission for more than three decades is that we remain committed to: Cornerstones vision is to be a national leader offering the best value while being a trusted partner for those struggling with addition. We currently have immediate openings for an Transportation Specialist.

At Cornerstone of Recovery, that new way to live is evident in the atmosphere and the attitudes. It is the hope that the way forward is available to everyone, and there is room for you on our staff to help us carry that message. To make a difference. To change lives, by becoming part of something in which every one of us serves a noble calling that gives to us as much as we do to it. This opportunity may be exactly what you are looking for as your next career step.

Position Summary:

As a Transportation Specialist , you will follow all Cornerstone of Recovery's policies and maintain company Core Values. The Transportation Specialist provide safe transportation for clients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be dependable. Show up on time and leave on time for your scheduled shift unless approved by supervisor.
• Be respectful, courteous and maintain professional boundaries.
• Follow and maintain all Cornerstone/Stepping Stone policy and procedure.
• Adhere to Cornerstone/Stepping Stone core values at all times.
• Maintain training requirements as defined by Cornerstone Policy, the Joint Commission and TN State Licensure.
• Maintain a drivers license with an F endorsement.
• Maintain patient safety at all times.
• Consult with Program Director and reception regarding daily transportation schedule.
• Plan route to ensure timely and effective drop off and pickups of patients and adhere to safe driving routes in COR policy.
• Drive the van in a safe manner following COR's transportation policy at all times. Adhere to the speed limit of 60 miles per hour or less in the vans.
• Ensure vehicle is locked when not in use by a COR approved driver. Ensure that the vehicle will not be left idling for an extended period of time (only idling should be to warm up vehicle in cold weather) and never when unoccupied.
• Obey all traffic laws. Any violation of Cornerstone, Federal, or State laws regarding use to vehicles will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Report all traffic stops to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Inspect vehicle daily for safe operation and report any issues immediately to supervisor.
• Responsible for cleanliness of van inside and out at all times. Adhere to no food or drinks in the vehicles for staff and patients.
• Before end of scheduled shift ensure the vehicle has a minimum of half a tank of fuel. If it does not meet the minimum fuel requirement then obtain fuel by COR procedure.
• Report all vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor immediately.
• Report patient behavioral issues to counseling staff.
• All other duties assigned as permitted by training, experience, working conditions and physical demands.