Driver - Transporter

Driver / Transporter

Wise Path Recovery Center – Aurora
Morgantown, West Virginia
Full-Time | $19.23/hour | 3 Positions Available

Help People Get to the Care That Can Change Their Lives

Wise Path Recovery Center – Aurora is expanding access to healthcare and recovery services through a new transportation program serving individuals throughout north-central West Virginia.

For many people living in rural communities, transportation can be one of the biggest barriers to getting the care they need. Our transportation team will help remove that barrier by providing safe, dependable and compassionate transportation to substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health services, aftercare, medication-assisted treatment and other approved healthcare appointments.

We are seeking dependable, compassionate Drivers / Transporters who understand that this role is about more than driving. You may be the person helping someone get to their first day of treatment, remain connected to recovery services or make an appointment they otherwise would have missed.

Individuals with Peer Recovery Support Specialist experience, lived recovery experience, healthcare transportation experience, or a strong passion for supporting people in recovery are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

- Primary Worksite: 900 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, WV

- Reports To: Transportation Program Supervisor

- Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

- Pay: $19.23 per hour

- Schedule: Staggered 8-hour shifts between approximately 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend transportation needs

- Service Area: Primarily north-central West Virginia, with occasional travel to other areas of the state

- Program Funding: This position is currently supported through West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program through September 30, 2027

One of the three Driver / Transporter positions will serve as the primary operator of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. All drivers may be cross-trained to operate accessible transportation vehicles.

What You’ll Do

- Provide safe, timely and respectful transportation for individuals traveling to:

- Residential or outpatient substance use disorder treatment

- Behavioral health services

- Recovery and aftercare appointments

- Medication-assisted treatment appointments

- Other approved healthcare services

- Create a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for riders who may be entering treatment, experiencing anxiety, or navigating early recovery.

- Maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with riders.

- Communicate with dispatch and program leadership regarding arrivals, delays, wait times, cancellations and transportation concerns.

- Assist riders with safely entering and exiting vehicles when appropriate.

- Ensure seat belts and required safety restraints are properly used.

- Complete required trip documentation and transportation logs accurately and on time.

- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

- Keep assigned vehicles clean, organized, fueled and appropriately stocked.

- Follow established emergency, incident-reporting and escalation procedures.

- Protect rider privacy and comply with applicable confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

- Follow all organizational, transportation, safety and driver-conduct requirements.

Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation Responsibilities

Drivers assigned to wheelchair-accessible transportation will also:

- Safely operate wheelchair ramps and lifts.

- Assist riders using mobility devices.

- Properly position and secure wheelchairs and mobility equipment.

- Confirm all required wheelchair securement points and occupant restraints are properly engaged before transportation.

- Safely load and unload riders using established procedures.

- Complete required wheelchair transportation and passenger-assistance training.

What We’re Looking For

- At least 18 years of age.

- Valid driver's license and ability to meet organizational and vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.

- Safe and responsible driving history.

- Reliable attendance and strong punctuality.

- Ability to remain calm, professional and compassionate when working with individuals who may be experiencing stress, behavioral health symptoms or early recovery challenges.

- Ability to follow transportation schedules, policies, documentation requirements and supervisory direction.

- Ability to safely assist riders with mobility needs.

- Ability to push a wheelchair and lift or move up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Availability for assigned evening and rotating weekend transportation needs.

- Ability to successfully complete all required background, driving, exclusion, drug-screening and program-specific eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

- West Virginia Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification.

- Personal lived experience with recovery and an ability to use that experience appropriately in support of others.

- Previous experience in non-emergency medical transportation, healthcare transportation, paratransit, behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery services or professional driving.

- Experience working with individuals receiving Medicaid-funded services.

Training Provided

Drivers will complete applicable training based on program and transportation requirements, which may include:

- First Aid, CPR and AED

- Defensive driving

- Passenger assistance and wheelchair securement

- Non-emergency medical transportation orientation

- Emergency procedures

- Documentation and recordkeeping

- HIPAA and confidentiality

- ADA and service-animal requirements

- Fraud, waste and abuse awareness

- Trauma-informed care

- Substance use disorder and recovery awareness

Why Join Wise Path Recovery Center – Aurora?

Transportation can be the difference between someone accessing care and going without it.

This role gives you the opportunity to directly improve access to treatment and healthcare for people throughout West Virginia while becoming part of a mission-driven organization committed to recovery, dignity and stronger communities.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive an employer contribution toward available health insurance or retirement benefits, along with other benefits offered by the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wise Path Recovery Center – Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and a safe environment for our employees and the individuals we serve.

Individuals with lived recovery experience are strongly encouraged to apply.