Driver (Transportation)

The Contra Costa Adult Continuum of Services (CCACS) program is a public/private partnership with Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division's Homeless Program. Our mission is to provide safe, interim housing with comprehensive services that assist homeless adults in securing permanent housing that will end their homelessness. We respect human dignity and believe housing is a right that is supported through advocacy and collaboration (www.cchealth.org/services.homeless).
 

Salary: $21.00 - $24.15 Hourly

In order to be considered for the Driver position, you must have all items listed under Job Qualifications.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drive CCACS clients to medical and support/benefits appointments.
• Assist in pick-up and delivery of CCACS materials and program activities.
• Assist and support facilities maintenance worker in special projects and support
• Provide assistance in transporting disabled and special needs clients.
• Supervision of adult homeless clients in an emergency shelter in terms of access to safe housing, meals and services.
• Intake of adult applicants to assess housing needs, support and benefits services.
• Develop and manage emergency shelter day-to-day services.
• Communication, both verbal and written, with adult clients, staff, law enforcement and others to determine situational shelter needs.
• Documentation in case records, and files to ensure the written record of work performed on behalf of clients, including completion of incident reports.
• Light housekeeping/general clean up.
• Ability to handle emergency incidents, including medical, mental health, violent and/or other unanticipated events, including evacuation due to earthquake, chemical release, incarceration, or other incidents.
• Other duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have valid Class C Driver's License and clear DMV record
• 21 years of age or older
• Required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program
• Be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish.
• Lived experience of homelessness and/or accessing behavioral health services.
• Previous experience or training in street outreach and clinical case management.
• Knowledge of Contra Costa County and community resources.
• Knowledge of the Contra Costa emergency provider network.
• Prior experience with documentation and billing procedures.

Education/Experience  

• Successful applicants must have a high school diploma/GED
• 1 year work experience with unhoused adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Sit Frequently
• Handling / Fingering Occasionally
• Reach Outward Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
• Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
• Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
• See Constantly
• Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable: Not required for essential functions
Occasionally: (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently: (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly: (5+ hrs/day)

PHFE is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

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Salary Minimum: 21Salary Maximum: 21