Associate Patient Care Assistant-Driver; DOH​/NMBHI

Overview

Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary $16.50 - $24.75 Hourly

Pay $34,320 - $51,480 Annually

Pay Band C2

Incumbent will provide transportation to clients of Community Based Services (CBS) Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (PSR), serve lunch daily to clients and provide support to CBS administration team.

Incumbent will provide daily transportation to clients of the CBS PSR program. Key responsibilities include listening and providing emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients, encouraging clients during therapeutic activities, and reporting physical or mental conditions of clients to appropriate staff including documentation when required. Additional duties involve serving lunch to clients of the PSR program, cleaning and disinfecting rooms/tables and state vehicles to ensure a safe and orderly environment.

The incumbent will also ensure state vehicles are properly maintained and equipped. Support to CBS administrative staff may include receiving deliveries, handling mail runs and other duties.

Clients/Employees

• Experience working as a team.
• Experience driving in any weather conditions.
• Experience working with mentally ill clients.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a current driver's license.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS – This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing in accordance with federal and state law, rules, and regulations related to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK – Must successfully complete post-offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of HIPAA.

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. The role requires extended periods of talking, standing, bending, squatting, and occasional reaching above head with the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors.

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute is a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus; no tobacco products or E-Cigarettes are permitted on campus.

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Agency Contact Information:
Eloisa Lucero, , Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.