Behavioral Health Transport Supervisor
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Location : Yreka, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2025-01852
Department: HHSA - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division: Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date: 08/05/2025
Closing Date: 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MG
Description
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule.
DEFINITION
Under direction, to coordinate the transportation system for County Behavioral Health clients; to ensure proper maintenance of the department vehicle fleet; to schedule and co-ordinate Driver work assignments; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialized Transport Supervisor classification. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and supervision of Behavioral Health Department client transportation, as well as being "on-call" to provide direct transporting services for scheduled and unscheduled trips. An "on-call" assignment may occur at any time on any day of the week.
REPORTS TO
Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, Substance Abuse Program Manager
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
Drivers assigned to the Behavioral Health Department Transport Program.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Schedules and coordinates transporting staff and "on-call" personnel for transporting of Behavioral Health Department clients; prioritizes needs and assigns drivers and routes; interviews, supervises, and provides general direction for Drivers; schedules rotation of transport staff availability, including "on-call" availability to accept assignments; monitors the maintenance of Department motor pool vehicles, arranging for servicing and repairs, as appropriate; monitors, reviews, and authorizes Driver's time cards, meal reimbursement claims, and time reporting; provides direct transportation services for clients, including performance of "on-call" duty as needed; performs special projects such as waste recycling, transport of confidential papers, and monitoring the use of the Department credit cards and cell-phones.
Typical Qualifications
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Four years of experience providing transportation services, preferably including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver's License with appropriate passenger endorsement, if necessary.
Applicants must have a clean driving record for the preceding three years.
Supplemental Information
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office and driving environments; may work outdoors in varying temperatures; continuous contact with other staff and the public; work may involve stressful situations that include dealing with erratic and sometimes threatening behavior.
NOTE:
Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Siskiyou County Personnel
1312 Fairlane Rd., Suite 1
Yreka CA 96097
(530) 842-8005
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- Location:
- Yreka
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