What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver (235) position at Geminus & Regional Health Systems?
Position: Van Driver-Transportation
Regional Health Systems is Northwest Indiana’s largest provider of community-based mental health care, primary health care and addiction treatment services. We offer adults and children—both uninsured and insured—integrated care through our community mental health center and federally qualified health center. Regional Health Systems is a member of the Regional Care Group.
Position Purpose:
To provide safe, timely, and reliable transportation to regional clients.
The Driver has regular contact with the Supervisor, Transportation, to receive work assignments and discuss any unusual problems or concerns regarding clients or the transportation function. The incumbent also interacts daily with clients, routinely with staff of other programs or departments to arrange transportation for their clients.
Essential Function:
- Transport clients to and from the Center Program, safely and on time
- Documentation – mileage records for billing purposes, completion of Medicaid documentation
- Provide emergency interventions to stop or limit the escalation of psychiatric symptoms or interpersonal conflicts.
- Assist in orienting clients to transportation policies and procedures.
- Record and process all records of vehicle maintenance as required for FTA minimum maintenance compliance
- Ethical/Legal Issues – understanding of state codes and following standards
- Teamwork and performance improvement
- Consumer satisfaction and Safety
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid/Clean Driver’s License
- for-hire endorsement required - This can be obtained within the first 90 days in the role.
- Experience - None required; one year's professional driving experience preferred.
Shift: Full-time - Shift Varies per week (morning, afternoon, evening)
What RCG has to offer you:
- Up to 20 days Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (full-time only)
- Dental Insurance (full-time only)
- Vision Insurance (full-time only)
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Differential for Discounted Gym Membership
- Tuition Assistance
- National Health Service Corps
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time only)
- Working Advantage Employee Discount Program
- Salary: $15.00 per hour
If what you have read speaks to you, because you have a passion for helping people, then apply today! We need you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your highest level of education?
- How many years of experience do you have in this field?
- Can you work full-time?
- Does your schedule allow for you to work in the morning, afternoon, and evening?
- Are you open to the hourly rate of $15.00?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Do you have a clean driving record?
- Do you have a For Passenger Endorsement that allows you to transport people?
- Can you pass a pre-employment background check?
- Can you pass a pre-employment drug screen?
- Upon offer of employment, can you provide solid references?
Ability to Commute:
- Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15