Job Description:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Join our team as a Driver and play a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. We're seeking a responsible, safety-conscious professional to provide reliable transportation for our clients participating in various programs.

As a Driver, you'll be the lifeline connecting our clients to the care they need. Your commitment to safety, punctuality, and professionalism will ensure that our clients can access essential services without worry. This role offers an opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being of individuals in recovery, while being part of a supportive and mission-driven team. In this position, you'll be responsible for scheduling and routing client pick-ups, operating vehicles safely and efficiently, and maintaining a positive and supportive environment during transport. Your attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols will be crucial in ensuring the well-being of our clients.

Poplar Bluff, Missouri, known as the "Gateway to the Ozarks," offers a blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreational opportunities. With its friendly community, beautiful natural surroundings, and proximity to larger cities, it's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life.

The Driver position offers…

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and moreTelemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visitsEmployee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costPaid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagementOpportunity to make a real difference in clients' livesSupportive team atmosphereStructured scheduling for work-life balance

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule, route, and provide safe transportation for clients to and from approved facilitiesOperate vehicles in compliance with company policies, traffic laws, and safety regulationsConduct daily vehicle safety checks and report any mechanical issues promptlyMaintain a positive and supportive environment during client transportComplete necessary documentation, including incident reports, accurately and timelyParticipate in staff development activities and required meetingsContribute to data collection and program evaluation effortsMaintain appropriate professional boundaries with clientsAdhere to all company policies and procedures, including cell phone usage and seatbelt requirementsReport any suspicious activity observed during client transport

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is requiredMust be at least 21 years of age

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class E license

Additional Qualifications:

Must successfully complete a background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglectMust possess and maintain an acceptable driving record and current vehicle insuranceMust attain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne PathogensStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent communication abilities and interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain a positive attitude and work well under pressurePhysical ability to assist passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle when necessaryFamiliarity with basic vehicle maintenance is preferred

Keywords: Driver, Transportation, Recovery Services, Patient Care, Safety, Mental Health, Community Health, Class E License, CPR Certified, Client Support

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.