75% THERAPIST TECH I/VAN DRIVER 70 (183)

Salary: $19,361.25 to $21,785.25 Annually         Salary is based on education & experience

Employee Benefits: Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only), Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only), Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage that’s equal to 1 ½ time annual salary, with employee option to purchase additional coverage for employee and/or spouse, Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with maximum 1045 carryover hours per year), Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on number of years employed), Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays off per year), Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days of bereavement leave), 403-B Retirement (employee contribute 5%-30% of salary and agency match 6%).

Job Description: Performs work in the operation of a vehicle, including 15-passenger van, to assure safe transportation of persons receiving services through Life Choice Center Day Habilitation program in Madison County. The program is designed to assist persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities access day habilitation services to increase their independent living skills. The Therapist Technician is responsible for the safe transportation to and from day habilitation services via a scheduled route and to assist persons on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary. Completes daily documentation of services provided, follows directions and exercise independent judgment in handling unusual situation arising with passengers. This position must comply with CMS’s Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination rules published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2021. COVID-19 vaccine immunization is required and must be completed prior to hiring.
Education: Require High School Diploma or GED. Working knowledge of rules and regulation involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment.
Experience: Prefer experience working with persons with an Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
Hours of Work: Split shift 6:30am—9:00am & 2:00pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday with some variance based on client and program needs.
Licenses/Certifications:  Valid driver’s license, and must be insurable by Agency insurance.
Physical Requirements: Sight, hearing, ability to walk, talk, light carrying under 30lbs., ability to communicate effectively. Ability to read, write, count, repeated bending, and operate a motor vehicle.
Facility: LCC-Madisonville, TX.