Group Therapeutic Services Driver- PRN

Agency Summary:

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary:

We are looking for drivers to provide safe transportation of our at risk youth to and from the After School Program while utilizing appropriate interventions and positive role modeling. Drivers are responsible for specific routes, but also need to display the ability to be flexible when reasonable changes occur to their route. This position is responsible to report to the Program Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator. This is a PRN position with no more than 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup/drop off sites, for visits, appointments etc.
• Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
• Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
• Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company. 
• Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma/GED is required.
• Have a valid OH driver’s license with no more than 6 points as well as a valid auto insurance required.
• Candidate must be compassionate, empathetic, and have verbal de-escalation skills.
• Attend all necessary trainings required to safely transport youth.
• Adhere to agency policy, confidentiality policies; and being open to supervision and problem-solving should issues occur on transportation.
• Ability to take ownership of their routes and youth on the vans, handle disciplinary issues promptly, reporting accidents promptly and following the appropriate procedures to ensure safety.
• Openness to supervision and trainings around trauma informed care and the appropriate manner in which to work with youth with trauma and behavioral concerns.
• Ability to report to the shift on time and ability to be flexible during school break

Salary:

Salary range is $16.50 - $18 per hour depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

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Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.