Transportation Specialist - Part Time

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:

1. Assist in development and maintenance of efficient pick-up and delivery route schedules.
2. Operate agency vehicle safety and appropriately to ensure children arrive safely and promptly to their designated location (placement/daycare/school)
3. Maintain, agency vehicle to manufacturer’s standards and in accordance with Children’s Home Network policies.
4. Ensure vehicle and child transport equipment (car seats/booster) are road-worthy, and report any unsafe issues to program supervisor immediately.
5. Ensure children are restrained in accordance with federal regulations and CHN policy.
6. Obey all traffic laws and comply with all CHNs policies and program operating guidelines.
7. Report any traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
8. Supervise clients during transport; document and report any behavior issues or concerns.
9. 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.
10. 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.