Transportation Coordinator

Meridian is looking for a dependable person to provide transportation for our clients. Must have valid driver's license, and the ability to be insured for company vehicles.

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm with some flexibility when needed for early morning transports.

Starting rate is $15-$17 an hour, based on experience.

***Essential staff working on site are currently being paid an extra $3.40 per hour in addition to the above rate

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

1. Provide transportation services for clients as needed and approved, and coordinate with other departments, as needed;

2. Ensure appropriate releases are signed by transported clients;

3. Conduct monthly vehicle inspections;

4. Responsible for vehicle maintenance/repair with advice and consent from supervisor and/or manager;

5. Notification to MT staff regarding status of vehicles when appropriate;

6. Review and maintain all appropriate records with respect to vehicles, including detailed written logs in all CPI/Meridian vehicles;

7. Ensure vehicles are adequately fueled on a daily level and kept clean;

8. Coordinate job functions relating to transportation;

9. Coordinate and pick up (and/or deliver) medical prescriptions, donated food products, client meals, office and building supplies, etc. as needed;

10. Provide assistance in client crisis matters;

11. Monitor support service activities relating to transportation;

12. Other duties, as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Current State of Michigan driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• No outstanding warrant, tickets, fines nor arrests for moving violations.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years’ of age.

Skills:

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Have a general understanding of the program's transportation radius area.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize management information systems.
• Ability to work with various personality types.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
• Ability to work efficiently as directed with minimal errors.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

· Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Must be able to pass drug screen for illegal substances and background check

Addiction Treatment. Detoxification. Relapse Prevention.

Meridian Health Services helps instill hope and restore health to those suffering from substance use disorders.

Meridian Health Services has been helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders for over 40 years. We use the most advanced, modern, therapeutic practices to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Our success in Addiction Treatment is based on working with individuals to help them learn to live a balanced lifestyle.

Meridian Health Services is the only treatment facility in Michigan to offer an evidence-based treatment curriculum with specialized programming components to treat opiate dependence and poly-substance dependence.

Our treatment philosophy is based on the recognition that alcohol and drug addiction is a disease and that abstinence is the best way to manage the condition. We approach Addiction Treatment from a wellness perspective, working with the mind, body and spirit as being the key components of learning to live a healthy lifestyle.

Meridian Health Services encourages individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery, to apply for positions.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent health and benefit package for full time employees. We provide LIFE, LTD, STD for all full-time employees as well as health, dental and vision insurance that exceed ACA requirements. Generous paid-time off including time for professional development.

As a non-profit organization, our employees are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loans.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What interests you the most in this position?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17