Driver

Job Description – Driver/Residence Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations and/or Program Director

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

License/Certificate Requirements: California Drivers Licence

SUMMARY

The Driver/Resident Manager at INFINITI GROUP LLC is responsible for the supervision of clients in the program’s social-model detoxification residential and/or sober living setting. The Driver/Resident Manager helps provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment while the clients continue their recovery. This position is expected to cooperate as a team member with management and clinical staff. The Driver/Resident Manager has knowledge of and is culturally sensitive to clients and employees. This employee is knowledgeable of the treatment process along with the problems and issues presented by clients participating in treatment programs. The Driver/Resident Manager is responsible for providing a safe, comfortable, and clean residence for clients during their treatment stay.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adult (18 & older)

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

1. Adheres to all INFINITI GROUP LLC’s Policies and Procedures

2. Conducts self in a manner that represents INFINITI GROUP LLC’s values at all times

3. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts

4. Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and INFINITI GROUP LLC’s concerns

5. Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position

6. Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Uphold and enforce the agency’s standards, policies and procedures, code of conduct, and rights of persons served

2. Manage and supervise clients by enforcing program rule and guidelines

3. Conduct residence orientation to new clients that includes reviewing safety drills and locations of fire extinguishers, emergency evacuation diagram, exit routes, evacuation procedures, and first-aid kits

4. Conduct weekly client house meetings to discuss internal conflicts, review house rules, accept requests to see physician, review appointments for upcoming week

5. Follow route and time schedule

6. Conduct inspection of vehicles

7. Responsible for client attendance of daily recovery activities as scheduled

8. Monitor and record client medications according to agency policies and procedures

9. Monitor and report client behavior with medication side effects

10. May provide suggestions to clients relating to personal experience, strength, and hope

11. Refer client to his/her therapist/counselor for psychological/emotional issues

12. Provide safe/supervised client transportation to scheduled off-site activities (12-step meetings, outings, physician appointments, recreational and recovery-related activities, etc)

13. Report all health and safety hazards, facility and/or vehicle maintenance/repair problems to the Safety Officer

14. Responsible for vehicle upkeep and conformance with Vehicle Safety Binder

15. Maintain accurate monthly vehicle safety inspection and mileage records

16. Conduct weekly random client urinalysis drug screens and document accordingly

17. Immediately document and report critical incidents, behavioral incidents and medication errors to Safety Officer and/or Program Director

18. Document all instances of infections diseases as described in infection prevention and control procedures located in Safety Binder

19. Gain thorough understanding of facility Safety Binder and document accordingly

20. Conduct emergency safety drills when announced by Safety Officer

21. Participate in mandatory ongoing Health and Safety training as scheduled

22. Participate in scheduled Human Resource and CARF/TJC/Industry standards training sessions

23. Participate in regular meetings with the Director of Operations

24. Participate in meal planning and preparation with residents and ensure each resident is upholding their responsibilities to daily chores and cleaning

25. Additional duties may be required if deemed necessary by administration

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Documentation- Ability to learn and utilize the organization’s Electronic Health Records system.

2. Documenting in a timely and thorough manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including client meetings, medication observation, vitals, attendance

3. Time Management –Ability to complete assigned tasks timely and accurately.

4. Application to practice - Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with clients.

5. Provide a safe and secure environment for staff and employees

6. Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with clients.

7. Ability to supervise client daily activities.

8. Safely transports residents to and from appointments on time

9. Medication observation– Accuracy when completing medication observation, understanding scope of practice. Knowledgeable of medications, Adverse side effects, and proper chain of command.

10. Professional Readiness -Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with subordinate staff, supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.

11. Health and Safety – Completion and thoroughness of all designated health & safety/infection control tasks.

12. Scope of Practice – Full understanding and application of scope of practice in regard to company role and credential

13. Advanced Understanding of Addiction: Basic knowledge about substance use disorders.

14. Maintain overall upkeep and cleanliness of assigned facility

15. Responsible for supervision of daily house chores (if applicable)

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1. GED and/or high school diploma preferred

2. Possess a valid California Driver’s License

3. Good driving record

4. Previous experience in similar field preferred

5. Familiar with agency policies and procedures for resident and the program goals and objectives

6. Current CPR/First Aid Certification

7. Current TB Clearance

8. Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with clients in a treatment setting

9. Ability to conduct resident drug tests which includes observing residents giving urine samples, reading tests and sending tests to the appropriate lab.

10. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clinical and administrative staff and supervisors

11. Preferred minimum of one-year sobriety and maintaining sobriety if participating in a program of recovery.

12. Ability to drive clients to and from residents and corporate office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Van driver: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location