Residential Driver/Residential Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following: The vehicle that is driven should be checked daily for mechanical problems. Monthly, six month, and annual checklists must be completed accurately and timely and submitted to the appropriate persons. A daily log must be kept of miles driven and gas purchases made. If mechanical problems are noted, the driver should use his/her best judgment on whether they should be fixed immediately or if they can wait. Expensive repairs, unless they pose a danger, should be reported to the Transportation Coordinator or the Team Leader/Program Director prior to repair. The oil and oil filter should be changed on a scheduled basis. The vehicle should be kept clean on the inside and outside. The speed limit should never be exceeded. The vehicle should never be used for personal use. Consumers should be treated with respect and consideration. Every effort should be made to pick consumers up at the scheduled time. If there is down time from driving, it will be expected that the driver will provide assistance to the program. Provide care in a safe and comfortable environment. Comply with medical records requirements. Submits required documentation within required time frames per agency policies and procedures. Provide care based on ethical concepts and principles while refraining from forming a personal relationship with the consumers. Able to perform checks on all new residents as dictated per agency policy. Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding the consumers. Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files. Provides services within time requirement as set forth in Agency policy and procedures. Provide services as documented in client treatment plan. Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position. Respond to emergency situation in a timely fashion. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary. Recovery services staff may be required to perform drug screenings on clients as needed. Other duties may be assigned when necessary.

Qualifications: Requires a High School/GED diploma. Submit to and pass a background check and a drug screening test. Must be at least 25 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. A Central Abuse/Neglect Registry Check is required on staff working at Turning Point, Mending Minds/Crisis Hub and Independence House.

Hours: The hours are flexible and based on either a daily work schedule or a shift schedule. The work hours are based on a 24/7 work week. The position may require overnight shifts. Required Job Skills:

Additional Responsibilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physically able to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, walk and lift up to 100 pounds Possess a valid Driver's License, maintain a safe driving record, and maintain the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for the State of Kentucky, if required for job performance.