Driver/Support Staff

Overview

The ACCS Driver promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live successfully in the community. The ACCS Driver/Support Staff supports community access for PS by driving their own or company-owned or leased vehicles, transporting and accompanying PS to, from and during community appointments as directed by Integrated Team staff.

 

Mileage reimbursement available.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listedbelow:• Transport and accompany PS to community appointments.• Attend appointments with PS to access, maintain and manage changes to entitlements, benefits, and medications. • Provide transportation to other community outings as directed by Team Leader.• Promote the safety of all PS during transportation.• Arrange routine vehicle maintenance.• Comply with company vehicle procedures.• Develop and maintain service-oriented and professional relationships with community resources and other service providers.• Monitor PS status, reports concerns or incidents to supervisor.• Pick up and drop off deliveries of program materials and supplies, as assigned.• Participate as member of intervention team for assigned PS. At the direction of the Team LPHA Clinician, based on the PS Treatment Plan, perform skills teaching, and help PS learn about community resources and obtaining resources. Provide PS with support and supervision, as needed.• Attend medical, psychiatric and other appointments with PS, as needed.• Adhere to Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.• Provide crisis intervention to PS, as needed.• Use trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches s in the work with PS.• Help PS with self-management of symptoms through Safety Plans, and medication administration program services and education, as needed.• Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS. • Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.• Help with orientation of new staff and PS to the ACCS service.• Attend trainings, as assigned.• Perform other related duties, as assigned.Knowledge and Skills:• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice• Skill in helping people integrate into the community through use of natural supports and basic community resources• Knowledge of PS engagement strategies• Ability to form supportive, trusting relationships with PS and families/other supports of the PS• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues of PS• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services. Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS • Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity• Skills and competence to provide interventions for effective Treatment Plan interventions • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to effectively and efficiently address the needs of PS as outlined in the Treatment Plan• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment• Knowledge of documentation standards and requirements

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

 

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

 

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in human services field is preferred. • One