Driver/Program Monitor

SUMMARY

The Hybrid Driver/Program Monitor is responsible for the safe transportation of clients while simultaneously ensuring that program-specific standards and safety protocols are met. This position will spend a portion of time behind the wheel of a transportation vehicle and the other portion monitoring participant behavior, and ensuring accountability and safety of clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Transportation & Driving
Safe Transit: Safely operate company vehicles (cars, vans) to transport clients to designated locations and appointments..
Route Optimization: Plan efficient routes using GPS and navigation apps to ensure on-time arrivals, accounting for traffic and weather.
Vehicle Care: Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring the vehicle is clean, fueled, and in safe working order.
Compliance: Strictly adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic laws and safety regulations.

Program Monitoring & Oversight

· Guide and supervise resident movements inside and outside of the facility.

· Assist residents with indoor and outdoor leisure activities and smoking breaks.

· Assist in intake and orientation to include completion of forms, reviewing client rules and consent forms, logging personal items.

· Conduct regular room checks to ensure resident accountability and clean living environment.

· Monitor resident behavior and log any issues in the communication log.

· Complete inter-facility reports on any unusual incidents or occurrences with residents as needed.

· Submit reports as directed by supervisory staff and/or program policy and procedures.

· Attend mandatory in-service training and outsourced training as required.

· Assist residents in self-medication in absence of the medical staff.

· Complete resident searches to include: pat-down, bag, auto, room, locker searches and monitoring of metal detector.

· Maintain accurate logs including Shift Log, Work Release Log and Visitor’s Log.

· Perform inventory counts of resident personal belongings.

· Perform inventory counts on storage and cleaning chemicals stored in the facility.

· Supervise residents in performance of assigned duties.

· Administer breathalyzer and drug screening tests as needed or required.

· Answer/screen front entry door.

· Check/review EVS as required.

· May run group sessions and community meetings and record notes.

· Effectively use Enterprise Manager (EM).

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or GED and demonstrated experience dealing effectively with people. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Possess a valid driver’s license with clean DMV record.

Must pass criminal background checks, driving record check, pre-employment drug test and road test.

Must be familiar with the use of GPS and be comfortable driving in unfamiliar areas.