Job Description:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Salem, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Imagine having the opportunity to make a profound impact on individuals' lives by ensuring their safe and reliable transportation. As a Driver, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients' journey towards recovery by providing timely and compassionate transportation services. This rewarding position offers the chance to contribute to our mission of empowering individuals and fostering their well-being. We seek a dedicated professional with excellent driving skills, a commitment to safety, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Driver is responsible for transporting clients to and from facilities, ensuring their safe and timely arrival for participation in our recovery programs. This role demands exceptional attention to detail, adherence to traffic regulations, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries with clients.

Salem, Missouri, offers a vibrant community with a strong focus on personal growth and well-being, providing an ideal environment for professionals dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journeys.

The Driver position offers…

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits PackageEmployee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee well-being, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagementRetirement options

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure safe and timely transportation of clients to and from facilitiesAdhere to company vehicle use policies and traffic regulationsMaintain professional boundaries with clients during transportationComplete incident reports as necessaryConduct vehicle safety checks and report maintenance issuesParticipate in staff development activities and required meetingsContribute to data collection, program evaluation, and grant applications as needed

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.Must be at least 21 years of age

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class E license.Must attain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Additional Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of ageMust possess and maintain an acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance.Demonstrates professional communication skills, including the ability to read and write coherently and cohesively.Demonstrates personal characteristics suitable to provide a positive role model.Demonstrates strong time management skills.Demonstrates ability to drive and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.Demonstrates ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.Acquires knowledge of Missouri Department of Mental Health Certification Standards governing program practices.

Keywords: Driver, Transportation, Recovery, Mental Health, Client Services, Vehicle Operation, Safety

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.