Integrated Health Transportation Driver

WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: INTERGATED HEALTH TRANSPORTATION DRIVER CLASSIFICATION CODE: NON-EXEMPT FULL TIME DEPARTMENT: NDEE BAH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – INTERGRATED HEALTH

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INTERGRATED HEALTH STATEMENT OF JOB:

The Integrated Health Transportation Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for clients receiving services through Ndee Báh Behavioral Health – Integrated Health. The position coordinates and provides transportation for clients attending scheduled behavioral health appointments and services at Ndee Báh Behavioral Health – Integrated Health, maintains required transportation and vehicle documentation, and communicates with staff regarding transportation needs and schedules.

The primary responsibility of the position is to support transportation needs for Ndee Báh Behavioral Health. As needed, the driver may assist with local transportation of Ndee Báh Dialysis (Whiteriver) patients from the dialysis center to their residence following treatment when CBO transportation is unavailable or delayed due to limited transportation. Dialysis transportation will be provided as operationally appropriate and will remain secondary to Ndee Báh Behavioral Health transportation needs.

The Integrated Health Transportation Driver must comply with all applicable safety laws, regulations, and agency requirements while operating an agency vehicle within Arizona and on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Agency vehicles must be used exclusively for authorized Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS) business. The driver must follow all ABHS policies and procedures related to vehicle use, transportation, and safety.

• Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation for Ndee Báh Behavioral Health – Integrated Health clients to and from approved behavioral health appointments, services, and other authorized locations.
• Coordinate transportation needs with Integrated Health staff, including scheduled pickups, drop-offs, appointment times, cancellations, and changes to transportation schedules.
• Complete and maintain accurate AHCCCS Daily Trip Report forms for all client transports, including required trip information, mileage, vehicle information, and other required transportation documentation.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety checks, maintain the cleanliness and general condition of the assigned agency vehicle, and promptly report vehicle damage, maintenance concerns, safety issues, or mechanical problems.
• Operate agency vehicles in compliance with Arizona State and White Mountain Apache Tribal traffic laws and requirements, including speed limits, hands-free requirements, traffic restrictions, checkpoints, and detours.
• Maintain client safety during transportation by ensuring seatbelt use, driving safely, and remaining alert to traffic, road conditions, client behavior, and other potential hazards. When safety is at risk, stop in a safe location and follow ABHS procedures, including contacting a supervisor, Tribal Police, or 911 as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with clients, staff, community partners, and others while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Communicate client no-shows, unsuccessful pickup attempts, cancellations, transportation delays, safety concerns, and other transportation-related issues to Ndee Báh Behavioral Health – Integrated Health staff in a timely manner.
• As needed, assist with local transportation of Ndee Báh Dialysis (Whiteriver) patients home following dialysis treatment when CBO transportation is unavailable or delayed. Ndee Báh Behavioral Health – Integrated Health will remain the…