Temporary Driver

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

Job Overview
 

This is a temporary position. 

This is a union position.

HealthRIGHT 360’s residential substance use disorder (SUD) program is a program contracted with the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program for residential drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for up to 99 adult men and women:  33 that are for men who are judicially involved, 33 for men, and 33 for women.  The residential DMC program works closely with the other BHC programs to provide a continuum of services for low income/Medi-Cal population.  The program is located on the campus of Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles and will serve all LA County residents.   

Drivers are responsible for the transportation needs of clients. Following all applicable federal and state driving laws, Driver ensures that clients are safely transported to and from various locations related to their treatment needs. Drivers also ensure that all transportation documentation is appropriately maintained and up to date.  Drivers must enjoy working as a member of a diverse team in a cooperative effort and be able to exercise creative and independent judgment to solve problems. 

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Responsibilities:  

• Safely transports client in company provided vehicle following all applicable federal and state driving laws.  
• Maintains appropriate staff/client boundaries at all times.  
• Treat program participants with respect and dignity, interacting with them in a caring, non-judgmental manner, utilizing harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles. 
• Comply with all COVID 19 health and safety protocols. 

Warehouse Responsibilities:  

• Participates in the delivery and pick up of various donated goods including furniture, food, clothing etc. Loads and unloads trucks, organizes donated goods in the warehouse.  

Vehicle Maintenance Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for ensuring routine vehicle maintenance including inspections, interior and exterior cleaning and pumping gas. Maintains all such documentation. Responsible for adhering to vehicle cleaning protocols as part of the Covid-19 response. 

Administrative Responsibilities: 

• Maintains and prepares vehicle usage logs. Maintains accurate vehicle documentation with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.  

And other duties as assigned.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Required: 

• Valid California Class C Driver’s license.
• Ability to clear and maintain agency vehicle insurance coverage.
• Professional driving experience.
• Ability to drive large vehicles.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.

Background Clearance Required:

• Must be able to pass background check and live scan clearance.
• Must not be on active parole or probation.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted when eligible.

Knowledge Required:

• Clear understanding of appropriate staff/client boundaries.
• Knowledge of transportation equipment for physically disabled.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population. 

Desired: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications.

Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility and reliability are imperative.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Action oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities.
• Outstanding ability to follow-through with tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibility.
• Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.
• Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization including working with organization leadership and high-level representatives of partner organizations.
• Able to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities.

Desired: 

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

In compliance with the California Department of Public Health's mandate, all employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are available.