Transportation Aide - Part-time

If you have a desire to help teens and young adults change their lives, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!   Join the team at Homme youth and Family Programs, a therapeutic residential youth treatment facility for at risk youth many of which have a long history of trauma and delinquency, as a Transportation Aide. We strive to help create a safe and therapeutic environment to help foster positive growth. Interested candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, and integrity.  Positions require hours every other weekend.  

Under supervision Program Supervisor, a Transportation Aide transports individuals to/from the program during program hours and to specific program activities.

 Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Drives individuals to and from pre-determined locations and assists them getting in and out of the vehicle.
• Completes simple maintenance and housekeeping on program vehicle such as: arranges for oil changes, washing of the van, and routine services.
• May assist and/or transfer individuals who may have limited mobility or use wheel chairs.
• Interacts with individuals, caregivers, and program staff.

PERKS:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Service Awards and Recognition
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency is preferred.  Knowledge of traffic laws, proper driver safety techniques, and defensive driving skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid Driver’s License and car – Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.  Must pass a Caregiver Background Check according to program regulations and LSS best practice.  First Aid training, and CPR Certificate (when required) preferred but may be required to obtain after hire.

TRAVEL: Daily travel may be required. 

We want you! Apply today to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)