Driver: Group Therapeutic Services (PRN)

BENEFITS and SALARY
Salary is $18/hour. At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

JOB SUMMARY:
The Driver will provide safe, reliable transportation and administrative work for clients and their families. The Driver abides by the Agency Vehicle Policy at all times, among all other Agency policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from pickup/drop off sites, for visits, appointments etc.
2. Report to supervisor any unusual circumstances or problems that occur on route.
3. Be safe, sensitive, empathetic and able to handle client outbreaks while driving
4. Report any moving violations during the course of employment to supervisor within 24 hours.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company. 
6. Ensure all required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
7. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
8. Meets the program's productivity target for billable services each week.
9. 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.
10. Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evenings for appointments as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:  Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Licensure: N/A
3. Competency/ Skills:
   • Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date
   • Cultural Competency:      Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics
   • Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language
   • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures
   • Collaboration and Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
   • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
4. Experience: Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment planning, developmental psychopathology, systems and methods in family therapy, group therapy, child psychotherapy, diagnoses, and behavioral therapy.
5. Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. 

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.