Driver

About BHA Transportation: Behavioral Health Allies Transportation is committed to ensuring safe reliable and compassionate transport services for individuals across our programs. Our Drivers play a critical role in supporting continuity of care and access to services while upholding our mission of dignity safety and person-centered support. Every mile reflects our commitment to excellence structure and compassion in motion.

Pay Rate:

• Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting rate for this position begins at $20.00 per hour with your final offer based on a combination of your education relevant experience and overall qualifications.

Position Summary:
Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) is seeking reliable safety-focused Drivers to provide safe and supportive transportation for clients staff and materials across programs and community this role you will serve as a front-line representative of the organization ensuring every passenger experiences professionalism dignity and care during transport. Drivers are responsible for maintaining safe vehicle operation following all transportation protocols and supporting a structured calm and respectful environment throughout every trip. This role is grounded in safety consistency and compassionate service ensuring clients are transported securely and on time to appointments activities and program locations.

What Youll Do:

Provide safe timely and courteous transportation for clients staff and program materials
Assist passengers entering and exiting vehicles including those using mobility equipment
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any safety or maintenance concerns
Maintain accurate driving logs mileage records and incident documentation
Ensure vehicles remain clean safe and properly maintained at all times
Follow all traffic laws safety protocols and organizational transportation policies
Support clients during transport using patience professionalism and trauma-informed awareness
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive client information at all times
Transport individuals to appointments community activities and program sites as scheduled
Respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected situations or behavioral escalations during transport
Collaborate with program staff and supervisors to coordinate transportation needs and schedules
Participate in required trainings meetings and ongoing development
Represent BHA positively in the community as a professional and trustworthy ambassador
Complete required reports documentation and timekeeping accurately and on time

What Were Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Missouri Class E license with S endorsement (or equivalent out-of-state license) required
Clean driving record and ability to maintain eligibility under company insurance
Minimum 2 years of professional driving or transportation experience preferred
Experience transporting individuals with developmental disabilities behavioral health needs or medical conditions preferred
Strong commitment to safety professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure or unpredictable situations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail in documentation vehicle checks and passenger safety
Knowledge of defensive driving practices preferred
Training in crisis de-escalation or passenger support preferred
Ability to pass background checks drug screening and required evaluations
Willingness to complete required medical and fitness-for-duty evaluations when applicable