Van Driver/Recovery Advocate

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Van Driver is primarily responsible for transporting clients. Van Drivers are also responsible for supply pickups, general vehicle cleanliness and routine maintenance. Van Drivers may perform duties of a Recovery Advocate. No smoking workplace

Shift: Mon-Fri, 6 am-2 pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Transports clients to required appointments, community service providers and medical assistance.


• Ensures vehicle is operating properly by maintaining sufficient fuel levels and adhering to established service schedules with the designated station. Submits all receipts to supervisor following each shift.


• Maintains reports on vehicle maintenance and mileage and ensures vehicle mileage is documented following each use.


• Uses vehicle to conduct Santa Maria Hostel’s business as directed.


• Reports all accidents immediately. Completes accident reports while at scene of the accident and secures complete information on all parties involved. Forwards accident reports to the Director of Operations and Quality Management, Human Resources and the Chief Financial Officer.


• Ensures the safety of clients while in transport and observes all federal, state and local laws at all times.

Residential Recovery Advocate Responsibilities

• Maintains overall security and operational control of the assigned facility.


• Maintains chronological written records of events that occur during the shift.


• Monitors client movements inside and outside the facility.


• Controls contraband in facility through general observation, facility and client searches.


• Ensures facility cleanliness by assigning and monitoring client work, morning duties and extra duty assignments.


• Observes client behavior and reports to the Lead Recovery Advocate or Recovery Advocates’ Supervisor in a timely manner, any situations that are irregular or exceptional.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a residential setting preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Texas Driver’s License with proof of eligible insurance; CPR and Infant CPR certifications; current First Aid certification and current PMAB training required.

Approval Requirements:

Position requires approval from BOP to work with federal clients, if applicable. Also requires approval from TDCJ to work in TDCJ-funded programs, if applicable.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.