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Community Outreach Specialist - (Driver) at Amity Foundation – Tucson, Arizona

Amity Foundation
Tucson, Arizona, 85701, United States
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Salary:$16.00 - $18.00/hr

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Job Summary:
A Community Outreach Specialist will be responsible for providing students with transportation to and from Dragonfly IOP sessions in an efficient, safe, and timely manner. This position also requires weekly outreach efforts throughout the community. In addition to maintaining regular cleaning services for the vehicles.
Essential Duties:
  • Drive students to a designated pick up and drop off point to attend Dragonfly IOP sessions.
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with potential students and referral sources
  • Spending 10-15 hours a week doing active outreach in the community
  • Coordinate all trips leaving the facility each day.
  • Coordinate cleaning, maintenance and repairs on vehicles.
  • Keep all vehicles clean and presentable.
  • Ensure safety of all passengers; safety belts, etc.
  • At all times, adhere to safety standards and regulations established by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles Division.
  • Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures, and adhere to agency wide practices and regulations.
  • Protect students' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and information.
  • Work with fleet coordinator in maintaining vehicle logs and files.
  • Ensure vehicle keys are in a secure location with limited access.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
  • Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma)
Certifications or Licenses:
  • Required:
  • Valid AZDPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
  • Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) & ESR (Emergency Service Response) certification.
  • Current Drivers license
Skills/Abilities:
  • A minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.
  • Ability to relate to residents effectively.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with substance abuse students.
  • Always operate from a position of integrity and conduct oneself as a role model at all times
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Faculty who operate a vehicle for company business must be eligible for and covered under the Company’s automobile insurance policy. Eligibility is subject to verification of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Company policy.
Mental Demands:
  • Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to professionally work under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.
  • Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Work Conditions
  • Generally, in an indoor and outdoor setting.
  • Will be working with computers.
  • Active work primarily walking and standing.
Environmental Conditions:
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud.
  • The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold or hot.
Travel:
  • Will travel locally as needed.
Full Time
Non-Exempt

$16 - $18 an hour

Job Location

Tucson, Arizona, 85701, United States

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