GILEAD - Driver

 Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

About the position:

Gilead is seeking a dependable and compassionate Transportation Driver to safely transport clients to and from our programs and community activities. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (40 hours per week), and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with adults and individuals living with mental health challenges. As part of a collaborative team, the driver helps support client engagement, independence, and overall well-being while ensuring safe and reliable transportation services.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of driving experience, including safely transporting passengers; experience working with older adults, individuals with behavioral health needs, or in a customer service/human services setting preferred.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license, automobile insurance in good standing, and an acceptable driving record required. Must be comfortable driving a 10-passenger van.
• Ability to assist clients with mobility needs, including lifting and storing walkers and providing safe support during transportation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage vehicle-related responsibilities such as fueling, cleaning, and scheduling maintenance.
• Flexibility to adjust schedules and occasionally participate in special events, community outings, or program activities outside of regular hours.
• Must successfully complete all required agency trainings, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and maintain all required certifications.

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

The pay range for this position is $16.96 -$18.75 per hour, based on years of related experience and demonstrated qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides general transportation for clients of the social rehabilitation program in accordance with treatment goals and objectives. 
• Strong customer service skills, professionalism, and ethical behavior; including but not limited to communication skills and the ability to manage small to large groups of people with varying needs.
• Responsible for accurately and promptly updating the transportation log and other relevant documentation, as needed.
• Responsible for implementing changes to schedule as determined by supervisor.
• Maintains safety of clients while providing transportation, reporting client safety or clinical concerns as they arise.
• Operates vehicles safely, especially in heavy traffic.  Reports a record of trips, significant schedule delays, as needed.
• Responsible for keeping vehicles in good condition and reporting vehicle maintenance issues, as needed.
• Functions as part of a team, including being able to share driving responsibilities by negotiating schedules and covering for other team members as needed.
• Spends 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community.
• Works in coordination with the agency Administrative Support Staff for proficient service delivery.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.