Transportation Specialist - Part Time
- Employer
- Children's Home Network
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Salary
- Hourly
- Posted
- Nov 20, 2018
- Closes
- Dec 27, 2018
- Industry
- Non-Profit
- Category
- Driver
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
JOB SUMMARY: Professional work providing scheduled transportation services in agency vehicle for clients to and from designated locations as provided by Supervisor. Participates in organization’s continuous quality improvement efforts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in development and maintenance of efficient pick-up and delivery route schedules.
- Operate agency vehicle safety and appropriately to ensure children arrive safely and promptly to their designated location (placement/daycare/school)
- Maintain, agency vehicle to manufacturer’s standards and in accordance with Children’s Home Network policies.
- Ensure vehicle and child transport equipment (car seats/booster) are road-worthy, and report any unsafe issues to program supervisor immediately.
- Ensure children are restrained in accordance with federal regulations and CHN policy.
- Obey all traffic laws and comply with all CHNs policies and program operating guidelines.
- Report any traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
- Supervise clients during transport; document and report any behavior issues or concerns.
- Follow CHN Policy and Procedure regarding transitioning child to another child welfare team member (case manager/caregiver/etc). Ensure all belongings including but not limited to medication, yellow jacket, custody letter and clothing are provided at the time of transition.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
***THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALLDUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BEREQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED***
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior successful work-related driving experience preferred. Proven safe driving record required. Driving records will be checked using Motor Vehicle Records from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Licenses &Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense or license suspension.
- Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance. Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as requested.
- Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, Federal background and state criminal background check and sexual predator screening.
COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Annual Training Requirements: The following training topics are required annually: Car Seat Safety, Sexual Harassment, Blood-born Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity/Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Prevention of Violence in the Workplace, OSHA–related training, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods.
- Knowledge of agency's organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors and other individuals in a diverse arena.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, and excel.
- Safe driving skills and practices.
- Ability to provide appropriate and safe supervision to a diverse population of children varying in medical, behavioral and developmental needs.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
- Visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities.
- Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings.
- Frequent use of hands.
- Ability to speak clearly and effectively.
- Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS:
- Works indoors in an office environment.
- Ability to transport others
- Ability to maintain sitting position for at least ½ of business day;
- Works with children of varying needs
- Must be able to lift children up to 40 pounds in and out of a car and operate required car restraints based on size and age
- Moderate level of potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens; therefore, eligible for Hepatitis B vaccination series.