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Recovery Centers of America
South Amboy, NJ, US
Summary
The Transportation Support Specialist is responsible for safely transporting patients to medical appointments and treatments while ensuring their safety and support. They also perform daily vehicle safety checks and assist with patient care activities and documentation.
Job Description
Location: 901 Ernston Road South Amboy, NJ
Position Type: Per Diem, Hourly
Pay: $19 per hour
Schedule: Variable, may include evenings and weekends
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Transportation Support Specialist to safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, treatments, and other destinations. You’ll also help with patient care activities, making sure they’re safe, supported, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport Patients & Staff: Safely drive patients to medical appointments, treatments, and other locations.
- Vehicle Safety: Do daily checks on vehicles to ensure they’re safe and ready to use.
- Manage Patient Belongings: Handle patient belongings during admissions, visitation, and discharge.
- Monitor Patient Safety: Help keep track of patient activities and document behavior.
- Handle Incidents: Manage safety concerns and report any transportation issues to supervisors.
- Teamwork: Work with other departments about patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Additional Tasks: Take on other duties when transportation needs are low.
Requirements:
- Must Have: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Experience in transportation or healthcare
- CPR certification
- Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Comfortable using technology (training provided if needed)
Skills:
- Customer Service: Able to meet the needs of patients and team members.
- Teamwork: Works well with others, even without direct authority.
- Time Management: Can handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Communication: Clear in both speaking and writing.
**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is on a mission to help 1 million patients achieve lifelong recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions – one neighborhood at a time.
The RCA Care Model features a clinically proven, full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services at facilities across the United States. RCA admits patients 24/7, accepts most insurances, and provides transportation, intervention, and family support services when needed. RCA is proud to be recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence.
We deliver comprehensive addiction treatment services in a safe and comfortable environment. Our addiction treatment services include drug and alcohol detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, medication for addiction Treatment (MAT) individual and group therapy, family counseling services for both patient and family, case management, life skills training, 12-Step education, psychiatric care, individualized aftercare planning, and recovery resources designed to support patients for life.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.
Founded
2016
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Devon, Pennsylvania
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is on a mission to help 1 million patients achieve lifelong recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions – one neighborhood at a time.
The RCA Care Model features a clinically proven, full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services at facilities across the United States. RCA admits patients 24/7, accepts most insurances, and provides transportation, intervention, and family support services when needed. RCA is proud to be recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence.
We deliver comprehensive addiction treatment services in a safe and comfortable environment. Our addiction treatment services include drug and alcohol detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, medication for addiction Treatment (MAT) individual and group therapy, family counseling services for both patient and family, case management, life skills training, 12-Step education, psychiatric care, individualized aftercare planning, and recovery resources designed to support patients for life.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.
Founded
2016
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Devon, Pennsylvania