Job Description
Job DescriptionSummary:
This is a position for and in an outpatient clinic serving mentally ill adults. This position is based in the North Hollywood, CA area (91601).
Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 8:00am - 4:00pm. May be required to work flexible hours, irregular shifts, and at different locations.
Care and Supervision: Provide transportation for our mentally ill clients from their board and care residences to our outpatient clinic and back. Help implement and coordinate schedule of resident's/client's programs and services at the facility. Observe and interact with clients and respond helpfully to their problems and needs as well as provide emotional support.
Meetings: Participate in staff meetings and training activities, as required.
Other: Maintain client confidentiality, report any unusual situations or problems to supervisor without delay, perform other duties as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect vehicles daily
- Check tire gauges
- check for cleanliness
- Check fuel level
- Check mileage sheets and maintain mileage logs (for completeness and accuracy)
- Maintain general maintenance of all ASC vehicles utilized by Valley Vista and North Hollywood and Sunland Manor staff.
- Participate in gathering ASC clients for transport to our day program, doctor's appointments and other appointment services.
- Assist clients to enter and exit the vehicle safely.
- Assess for client appropriateness to travel and engage staff to escort clients back into the facility when they are not appropriate for safe travel.
- Double-check that all clients are accounted for.
- Organize, plan and execute transport of clients to community outings.
- Assist with client lunch and cleanup daily at the day program.
- Including picking up food, preparing simple meals, and plating meals.
- Assist with running errands/courier activities between company sites, when needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma and two years of experience providing services to mentally ill or other disabled population desired.
- Valid California Class B driver's license (with Passenger Endorsement) and good driving history, as demonstrated by DMV record check.
- Current certification in CPR and first aid (we can assist with this if needed).
- Be in good health and be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing duties, as verified by recent health screening and TB tests.
- Be of good character and able to pass a criminal background check.
- Personal characteristics of warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, responsibility, and respect for others.
- Current De-escalation Training certification, preferred but not required.
Monday through Friday, typically the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.
40 hours per week.