Van Driver - Behavioral Health Drop-In Center - Raleigh, NC, NC

Van Driver - Behavioral Health Drop-In Center

$17.50 to $19.50 per hour

Are you a passionate mental health professional who thrives on helping individuals overcome challenges and reclaim their lives?

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services (formerly Fellowship Health Resources) fosters hope and recovery. Elwyn provides behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions, serving over 7,000 individuals across 6 states. The cornerstone of our success is Elwyn's deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process.

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Van Driver to join our dynamic Behavioral Health Drop-In Center in Raleigh, NC. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

$17.50 to $19.50 per hour
Comprehensive benefits
Yearly COLA increase
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm

The Drop-In Center

• Operates under a blended model of a traditional clubhouse and peer-run recovery center, offering a cost-reimbursed service.
• Provides a comprehensive program that goes beyond mental health/addiction recovery counseling.
• Offers daily programs including physical health education and support, leisure activities, structured skills training groups, peer recovery services, and access to Elwyn's creative arts program, Studio 35.
• Creates a space of hope and opportunity for members with mental illness to achieve their full potential.

What you'll do

• Provide safe and efficient transportation of clients to and from designated locations.
• Develop and implement efficient route plans based on client needs and supervisor direction.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure the regular maintenance of the vehicle.
• Assist clients with entering and exiting the vehicle as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, guardians, residential sites, and other stakeholders regarding transportation needs.
• Adhere to all transportation laws, rules of the road, and Elwyn Transportation policies to ensure client safety.
• Develop and maintain clinically informed and therapeutically valid relationships with clients, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Maintain CPR and CPI certifications and follow all Elwyn policies regarding medical emergencies.
• Integrate the PRISM model for the Effective Treatment of Serious and Persistent Mental Illness into everyday practice.
• Complete necessary documentation and notify the supervisor of any pertinent information.
• Actively participate in supervision processes and team/organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Perform all job-related duties and achieve individual performance goals as assigned.
• Foster positive relationships with primary and supporting customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License with a safe driving record.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness and/or behavioral challenges.
• Demonstrated compassion and empathy.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build trust and partnerships.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and relate to others effectively.
• Ability to use resources effectively.
• Ability to safely operate a 15 passenger van.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of assisting clients with mobility needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certifications.
• Knowledge and practice of Elwyn policies, regulations, and standards (post-job offer).
• Completion of Elwyn's required professional development activities (post-job offer).

Working Conditions

• Requires travel to various locations to provide client transportation.
• Utilization of a 15-passenger van during clubhouse hours and pre-approved after-hour special events.

Why You Should Join Elwyn

We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low-cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military, or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

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