Program Monitor / Driver

DescriptionSUMMARYThe 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 & DrivingSafe 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.RequirementsEducation and/or ExperienceA 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.