The current vacancies exist in the High Desert and Big Bear, the resulting list will be used to fill vacancies only in the High Desert and Big Bear. Candidates who do not indicate a willingness to work in Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, and/or Big Bear will be disqualified.
The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Clinic Drivers* who have good defensive driving skills and excellent customer service who communicate effectively while transporting passengers to and from their appointments; treatment clinics, placement sites, and other locations as needed. Drivers assist passengers boarding/exiting the vehicles to include assistance with mobility devices (wheelchair, scooters, and or walkers) when necessary, and promote orderly conduct among passengers, including children and adults who may be physically or emotionally affected. Incumbent will follow safe driving practices and vehicle operations; plan routes; monitor condition of vehicle, conduct pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections to include on-board equipment, fill gas tank and check tires; and schedule and take vehicle for servicing. Other duties may include mail pick-up, sort and delivery, special deliveries, and light clerical support duties when not transporting.
- Official Title: General Services Worker II.
For a more detailed description of duties, refer to the General Services Worker II job description.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprint and driving record checks, prior to appointment.
Physical: Must be able to lift infants and children up to 45 lbs.
Driver License: Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Must have a clean driving record, with no minor traffic incidents within the past three (3) years and no major traffic offenses within the past ten (10) years. Candidates who are referred for a selection interview will be required to bring an original, recent copy of their driving record to the interview; it can be obtained at any DMV location for a small fee.
Shifts: Incumbents may be required to work various shifts.
Forensic Population: Some positions may be assigned to transport consumers who are probationers or offenders recently released from a correctional setting. Indicate your willingness to accept assignment to positions working with the forensic population on the supplemental questionnaire.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Six (6) months (full-time equivalent) paid or volunteer work experience transporting passengers as the primary job duty.
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License: A current valid Class C Driver License issued by the State of California, a clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained . You MUST indicate your license number and expiration date on the application, and able to provide a copy of your current (within 90 days) H6 DMV print out at the time of interview.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with individuals with a mental/emotional or a substance use disorder and/or their children is highly desirable.
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Clinic Driver Concepts
Public Contact/Interpersonal Skills
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 24, 2021. (Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.)
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