Gateway Foundation
DRIVER - COMM
Gateway Foundation, Lake Villa, Illinois, United States, 60046
DRIVER - COMM
Post Date:
Nov 13, 2024
Location:
Lake Villa, IL, US, 60042
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition Number:
32626
Work Schedule:
8:00am -4:30pm
Who is Gateway Foundation?Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.Why join us?Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.Drivers are responsible for:Drives vehicles to safely transport clients to appointments, special events and recreational activities, and to pick-up or deliver equipment or supplies; conducts other miscellaneous business errands as needed.Schedules and coordinates transportation needs for assigned facilities or programs by planning and prioritizing trips in cooperation with treatment team members.Monitors client behavior during transport, maintains order in vehicle and ensures the safety of passengers; reports client incidents or inappropriate behaviors to treatment team members.Maintains documentation of trip mileage, destinations and passenger rosters; fuels and cleans vehicle; performs minor maintenance tasks and schedules periodic vehicle maintenance.Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:Ability to operate a multi-passenger motor vehicle safely and efficiently, provide transportation services and perform vehicle maintenance at a level normally acquired through two to three years of related experience.Current valid driver's license in state of hire required. Must be at least 21 years of age, and possess and maintain a safe driving record for the past 2 years. May be required to maintain a Class C driver's license to operate multi-passenger vans.Analytical skills necessary to understand and comply with traffic laws, drive defensively and observe clients and report relevant behaviors and interactions to treatment team.
Physical Requirements:Ability to drive an automobile and van, remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling support.Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation:Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental healthFinancial Wellbeing:
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Flexibility and Time Off:18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balancePersonal Development:Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago
Post Date:
Nov 13, 2024
Location:
Lake Villa, IL, US, 60042
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition Number:
32626
Work Schedule:
8:00am -4:30pm
Who is Gateway Foundation?Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.Why join us?Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.Drivers are responsible for:Drives vehicles to safely transport clients to appointments, special events and recreational activities, and to pick-up or deliver equipment or supplies; conducts other miscellaneous business errands as needed.Schedules and coordinates transportation needs for assigned facilities or programs by planning and prioritizing trips in cooperation with treatment team members.Monitors client behavior during transport, maintains order in vehicle and ensures the safety of passengers; reports client incidents or inappropriate behaviors to treatment team members.Maintains documentation of trip mileage, destinations and passenger rosters; fuels and cleans vehicle; performs minor maintenance tasks and schedules periodic vehicle maintenance.Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:Ability to operate a multi-passenger motor vehicle safely and efficiently, provide transportation services and perform vehicle maintenance at a level normally acquired through two to three years of related experience.Current valid driver's license in state of hire required. Must be at least 21 years of age, and possess and maintain a safe driving record for the past 2 years. May be required to maintain a Class C driver's license to operate multi-passenger vans.Analytical skills necessary to understand and comply with traffic laws, drive defensively and observe clients and report relevant behaviors and interactions to treatment team.
Physical Requirements:Ability to drive an automobile and van, remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling support.Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation:Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental healthFinancial Wellbeing:
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Flexibility and Time Off:18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balancePersonal Development:Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago