About this role
Description
About Fountain House
At Fountain House, we believe in the power of community to transform the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. Every day, thousands of members choose to come to Fountain House to contribute their talents, learn new skills, access opportunities, and form friendships. Members and staff operate successful employment, education, wellness programs and work as partners to perform all the functions that keep our community going. The Fountain House model has been replicated in more than 300 locations in 30 countries and 32 states and currently serves more than 100,000 people with mental illness worldwide. As originators of this approach, we provide leadership by constantly advancing the practice and by leading the conversation around mental health recovery. As a result, Fountain House has created a comprehensive Community System of Care. This includes Clubhouses in Manhattan, the Bronx, Hollywood, California and Care Management, Home and Community Based Services and a large housing program ranging from 24 hour supervised residences to scattered site supported apartments. We are committed to reducing social isolation, advocating for mental health policy change, and driving solutions that empower our members.
Your Impact
The Not Alone initiative is a key element of Fountain House’s Elder Justice strategy, reaching older adults with serious mental illness who are homebound, in long-term care, or otherwise disconnected from services. Peers and staff make regular visits to residential sites, where they provide emotional support, identify risks, and reconnect members to services.
Tuesday & Wednesday
9am to 5pm
$22.00 - $23.20 per hour
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a van and transport Fountain House members and staff to and from hospitals, residential nursing homes and private residences across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
- Participate in visits to disabled and elder adults if driving is not necessary during shift.
- Ensure the vehicle is clean, fueled, and in proper working condition before and after each use.
- Conduct light maintenance checks and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Maintain accurate vehicle logs and assist with documentation as needed.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Who You Are
- Care and compassion with a deep commitment to serving adults with serious mental illness
- You are responsible and take the safety of those around you seriously.
- You have the ability to work with and connect with older Fountain House members with compromised health.
What You Bring
- Standard driving license required.
- Excellent driving record.
- Experience navigating the city and its five boroughs.
Why Join Fountain House?
- Empower Marginalized Communities – Elevate the voices of individuals with lived experience and drive real systemic change.
- Innovate in Mental Health Advocacy – Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of mental health reform.
- Professional Growth & Leadership – Access mentorship, training, and career development opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
Join Us & Make an Impact!
Be part of a movement that is transforming mental health care through research, advocacy, and community.
Fountain House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At this time Fountain House, Inc. is not able to sponsor visas
Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.
Other facts
About Fountain House
Millions of Americans living with serious mental illness are denied access to care and support in the community, and end up cycling through our streets, shelters, emergency rooms, and jails. For far too long our punitive, ineffective and costly approaches have taken away their capacity, dignity, and humanity. For more than 70 years, Fountain House has believed in people living with serious mental illness - who are our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors - and has proven that they can reach their goals and aspirations for a better life.
Fountain House works. Our members are hospitalized and experience crisis significantly less than others with serious mental illness, resulting in 21% lower Medicaid costs. Approximately 38% of our members experience homelessness or unstable housing when they arrive at Fountain House, 26% come with a history of incarceration and justice involvement, and 31% join with a substance use disorder. Our members complete their education, find paid work, and achieve health and wellness goals at significantly higher rates than people living with serious mental illness who don’t have access to our programs.
What you'll do
- The primary duty involves operating a van to transport Fountain House members and staff to and from various locations across Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Additionally, the role includes participating in visits to disabled and elder adults when driving is not required and ensuring the vehicle remains clean and in proper working condition.
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