Behavioral Health Transporter

Location

Omaha, NE | United States

Job description

Summary:

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a 'Service Delivery Area' comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.

The Behavioral Health Transporter will be primarily responsible for meeting the transportation needs for members and program participants in the designated program area. Transportation is based on need and scheduled routes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Responsible for providing transportation for program participants, in a cheerful, pleasant, and professional manner, including transporting them to and from appointments or obligations in, but not limited to, the areas of Lincoln, Omaha, Norfolk, Sioux City, Niobrara.
2. Responsible for answering calls, scheduling, maintaining records, clerical support.
3. Assist clients in getting into and out of vehicles.
4. Clean and maintain vehicles according to policy or direction of Director of Integrated Care.
5. Maintain the rights, dignity, and privacy of riders.
6. Maintain or attain CPR certification, defensive driving training, and First Aid emergency care.
7. Maintain appropriate records.
8. Be well-versed in and abide transportation laws, rules, and regulations.
9. Patient confidentiality and Privacy Act/CFR42 and HIPAA must be enforced.
10. Will follow the policies and procedures of Ponca Health Services and the Behavioral Health Department
11. Other duties as assigned

Relationships and Authority:

Relationships and Authority

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Moderate to high stress due to many scheduled activities. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, twisting, and moves intermittently during work hours. Regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and occasionally lifts more. Is subject to emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel, and visitors. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, unreceptive people.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Able to obtain First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course certification within three months of hire date.
3. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Valid driver's license and be insurable.
6. Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
7. Able and willing to travel.

Preferred:

1. Commercial driver's license (CDL)
2. First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving certified.
3. One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638" Indian Self-Determination Act.

Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer.

Tribal Council Approval: 02/20/2024

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Salary

$13.5 - $22.8 per hour