Integrated Health Transportation Driver

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation for Ndee Bh 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 Bh Behavioral Health Integrated Health staff in a timely manner. As needed, assist with local transportation of Ndee Bh Dialysis (Whiteriver) patients home following dialysis treatment when CBO transportation is unavailable or delayed. Ndee Bh Behavioral Health Integrated Health will remain the driver's primary assignment. Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS), the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Indian Health Service (IHS), Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and other applicable regulatory authorities. Maintain client information and transportation records in accordance with HIPAA, AHCCCS, ABHS, Federal, State, Tribal, and local requirements. Maintain professional and ethical conduct in accordance with applicable ABHS policies, State requirements, and professional standards. Promptly report client statements, behaviors, or concerns related to suicide, homicide, self-harm, harm to others, or other immediate safety concerns to Ndee Bh Behavioral Health Integrated Health staff in accordance with ABHS policies and procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance to ensure scheduled transportation services are available. When requesting planned leave, coordinate transportation coverage with Ndee Bh Behavioral Health Integrated Health team members and the supervisor in accordance with ABHS leave procedures. Attend and complete all mandatory ABHS training and participate in required agency meetings and events. Complete position-specific training as required, including driver and transportation safety, proper cleaning and handling of bodily fluid exposure, safe client assistance and vehicle loading, operation of wheelchair-accessible equipment and vehicle lifts, and other training related to transportation responsibilities. Complete assigned Relias training as required to support job responsibilities, safety, and ongoing professional development. Participate in Clinical Oversight as required. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Integrated Health, Integrated Health Lead Clinician, or designee.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver License, have an acceptable driving record, and meet Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS) requirements for operating an agency vehicle. Ability to assist clients with safely entering and exiting the agency vehicle and to lift, load, unload, and secure wheelchairs or other transportation-related equipment as needed. Ability to work professionally with individuals receiving behavioral health services while maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and client safety. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic systems used for transportation documentation and communication. Must successfully complete all required pre-employment requirements, including, but not limited to, fingerprint clearance and background check. Ability to communicate in the Apache language is preferred but not required.**Note: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473).

Essential Functions: The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Constant: standing. Frequent: repetitive use of hand, walking, standing, bending neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting neck and waist, simple grasping of left and right hand, power grasping right and left hand, fine manipulation right and left hand, pushing and pulling right and left hand, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds from below the waist to a height of 3 feet.