Summary
Location
Johnston
Type
PER_DIEM
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About this role
Per Diem Driver – Tri-County Health Mobile
Location: Johnston, RI with travel to community sites across the service area including Johnston, Smithfield, and North Providence
Schedule: Per Diem, Thursdays with additional weekdays TBD. Occasional evening and/or weekend shifts may be available.
Department: Health Center
REPORTS TO: Director of Health Center Operations, Health Mobile Coordinator, Medical Director, COO, and CEO
About Tri-County Health Center: Tri-County Health Center is a leading provider of health and social services serving Johnston, Smithfield, North Providence and surrounding areas, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through compassionate, community-based care. Our Tri-County Health Mobile is an innovative RV-style medical unit designed to bring primary care directly to underserved communities across the state.
Position Summary: We are seeking a responsible, experienced Per Diem Driver to operate the Tri-County Health Mobile. The Health Mobile is deployed to community organizations, events, and partner locations, where our clinical team provides on-site primary care services.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to safely operate and transport the Mobile Health Unit to designated locations.
- Ability to comply with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
- Must have a valid Drivers License with a clean driving record.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience driving large vehicles, such as a bus or RV (RV preferred).
- Ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and generator functionality.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs related to the unit’s generator, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other systems to ensure safe operations while unit is deployed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a healthcare environment, with the ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks, such as loading and unloading equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate the mobile health unit safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic and safety regulations, to and from designated locations in the service area.
- Ensure the vehicle is fueled, clean, and ready for deployment each day.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting any mechanical or maintenance issues promptly.
- Respond to minor roadside issues and coordinate professional repairs or towing when needed.
- Ensure the interior of the mobile unit remains organized and presentable and assist with proper setup and breakdown of the unit at each location, including stabilizing and securing the vehicle, and identifying any potential safety hazards in the parking area.
- Assist healthcare staff with the operation of onboard equipment and patient accessibility. Must be able to operate the wheelchair lift.
- Assist healthcare staff with loading and unloading equipment, which may require lifting and bending.
- Manage the vehicle’s logistics, including route planning to ensure timely arrival at service locations.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel usage and maintenance.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate patient services in various communities.
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings as required.
- Support the mission of Tri- County Community Action Agency and the Health Center within the community when attending events.
Work Schedule Demands:
Flexible schedule with a minimum commitment of one shift per month, not exceeding 40 hours a week. Availability on Thursdays (daytime hours) to start, with additional days TBD.
Application Process: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page; click on “To view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Other facts
About Tri-County Community Action Agency
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
What you'll do
- The Per Diem Driver will operate the mobile health unit safely and efficiently, ensuring it is ready for deployment and assisting healthcare staff with operations. Responsibilities also include performing inspections, managing logistics, and maintaining records.
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