Western Tidewater Community Services Board is Hiring a Crisis Transportation Aide Near Suffolk, VA
Description Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team! At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care. We are seeking a Full Time Transportation Aide for our Region V Crisis Receiving Center located in Suffolk, VA: **Experience with clients transporting clients with medical or mental health concerns preferred.** Responsibilities and Duties for Transportation Aide:
Transports consumers to assigned program destination, ensures that proper safety standards are maintained on board the vehicle
Complete daily records and maintain paperwork
Perform daily vehicle maintenance checks and safety equipment inspections. Communicate effectively with diversified groups of people.
Assist physically/mentally challenged individuals entering and exiting the vehicles as required
Qualifications and Skills for Transportation Aide:
High School Diploma or GED
One year work experience transporting individuals with ID/DD or SMI
Valid Driver's License with acceptable DMV record- Required
Ability to lift fifty pounds
Pre-employment physical and annually, thereafter.
Preferred : First Aid, ad CPR certified
Benefits for Full-Time ID/DD Case Manager:
Health Insurance/Life Insurance
Virginia Retirement System plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
Legal Resources
VA529-Tuition Savings
Critical & Accidental Insurance
Tuition discount-South University
Aflac
Working Advantage - shopping discount
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume via ZipRecruiter or Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org. WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer