Road to Recovery Driver
Road to Recovery Driver
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Job Description
Columbus House Inc.
Job Posting: Road to Recovery Driver
Full time FLSA NonExempt Essential
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested
Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House along with its core of loyal supporters friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing lifesaving outreach shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.
Purpose
Under the direction of the Transportation Manager the Road to Recover Driver provides motor vehicle transportation services to clients in the Basic Needs program that are going into or coming out of substance treatment programs/facilities within the state of Connecticut. The R2R Driver ensures an environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service: Safety Trustworthiness Choice Collaboration and Empowerment.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities
High School Graduate or equivalent. Demonstrated the ability to manage motivate and direct consumers. Knowledgeable about the stages of recovery selfhelp mental health substance abuse and confidentiality. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadlineoriented mindset. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications. Knowledge of DMHAS supported substance abuse facilities and Connecticut state highway system. Culturally competent; must possess the capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork. Able to meet all documentation requirements. Able to drive; manage office telephones schedule transports perform light clerical duties and use a fax machine. Strong empathic skills coupled with a high degree of reliability and punctuality. Valid Drivers license with a good driving.
Responsibilities
Reliably and safely transport program appropriate clients within the state of Connecticut. Review and maintain records of referrals for Transportation program. Take referrals instruct referring agencies and complete paperwork for DMHAS Transportation Program. Complete all required documentation and reporting. Participate in monthly staff meetings group supervision and other collaborative meetings. Other related duties as assigned.
Supervised by:Transportation Manager
Pay: $17.00 per hourplus excellent benefits
Schedule:8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Benefits
- Medical dental vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with fulltime employment
- 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid time off
- 10paid holidays
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist Columbus House Inc. 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093 New Haven CT. 06519 or fax toor email to or apply at
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
Employment Type
Full-Time
