Van Driver / Group Facilitator, McKeesport Family Center

Description

Job Title : Van Driver / Group Facilitator

Position Summary : This position requires an ability to work with children from birth to age

five (5) years, a general awareness of child development, and other duties as deemed

necessary by the Family Center Site Director.

The incumbent will safely drive the van in accordance with the program’s procedures,

transporting families and children to activities at the Family Center, field trips, and medical

appointments and other related duties as deemed necessary by the Family Center Site Director.

Incumbent will also maintain the Family Center van and other related duties. As the group

facilitator the incumbent should be able to interact and engage with families and children

respectively from different backgrounds. The incumbent will coordinate and facilitate groups at

the center.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Van Driver :

1. Transport families and children to various activities at the Family Center, field

trips, classes, medical appointments, shelters, and other related activities as

deemed necessary by the Site Director.

2. Interact in an appropriate and positive manner with parents and their children.

3. Build and maintain relationships with children, families, schools, and community.

Incumbent demonstrates the ability to work with parents, children, communities,

and schools.

4. Represent the program positively to community residents.

5. Pick up and deliver supplies and pamphlets, newsletters, brochures, and other related

materials to or from the AIU Central office.

6. Attend mandatory meetings or trainings as necessary.

7. Make necessary appointments for the families and provide Site Director with a

weekly itinerary detailing daily trips to the various community locations.

8. Maintain mileage records / receipts and submit the required reports to the Family

Center Site Director.

9. Maintain the van on a regular basis having the oil, fluids and tires checked. Knowing

when inspection is due and scheduling the appointment with designated service

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station. Ensure the van isfueled, maintained and always clean.

10. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the site director.

11. Ability to comply with AIU Policies and Procedures.

Group Facilitator :

1. Coordinate and facilitate groups at the center as assigned by the Site Director.

2. Assist with group planning and implementation.

3. Able to conduct groups virtually using teams or zoom.

4. Enter all contacts / work done with families into Synergy database.

5. Maintaining / coordinating RSVPs and confirming with families.

6. Evening and weekend availability.

7. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the site director.

8. Ability to comply with AIU Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications :

1. High School Diploma / GED required.

2. One (1) year of experience with young children required.

3. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and recordkeeping

skills.

4. Basic level expertise in current Microsoft Office products.

5. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited

supervision.

6. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

7. Valid PA driver's license with access to an automobile with a record showing no

violations in the past three years.

Working Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time

2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials

and supplies

4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English

speaking customers

6. Hearing clearly

7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional

duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer : The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and

responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To : Site Director

Department : Early Childhood Family and Community Services

Position Schedule : Monday - Friday with an occasional evening and weekend for program's

needs

Salary : $30,250

Benefits : 260-day full time

To Apply : Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if

applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to : recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services,

facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational

Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504

Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of

1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities

Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute

Salary : $30,250