Part Time Driver for our Transportation Program

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?

Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive's clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

Thrive Behavioral Health is looking for reliable, personable drivers to help transport riders to medical, dental, and behavioral health clinical appointments. Driving involves following a scheduled route to pick up riders and get them to and from their appointments. Drivers use agency fleet vehicles consisting of 15 passenger, 12 passenger, and mini vans.

Most rides being provided at this time are to behavioral health appointments, physical therapy appointments, and blood work.

Requirements:

• Perform safe and on time transportation of clients in all types of traffic and climatic conditions.
• Operate and drive vehicles in strict accordance with rules of the road.
• Requires high level of independent work.
• Inspect general operating condition of vehicles daily and report unsafe conditions and any damage according to policy and procedure.
• Requires RI Chauffeur license and Hackney license or equivalent from Massachusetts or Connecticut.
• Must provide satisfactory BCI, DMV Motor Vehicle Record, and successfully complete drug test, as well as required trainings (i. e. Defensive Driving, CPR, and First Aid).