What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver position at CHS Hershey Center?
Van Driver (Part-Time)
The Van Driver at CHS Hershey Center is responsible for safely transporting children under five years old to and from the center while ensuring a clean and safe vehicle. This role requires adherence to safety standards, punctuality, and effective communication with children and faculty.
The Driver must maintain necessary certifications and contribute to a positive transportation environment.
Responsibilities:
- Drive children under 5 years old to and from the Hershey Center along with a teacher or van monitor
- Be punctual in arrivals and departures
- Perform Center Vehicle evacuation drills as scheduled
- Keep vehicles clean inside and outside at all times
- Maintain a safe environment for children while transporting them by following rules, laws, and regulations
- Create a positive environment during transportation in accordance with proper vehicle conduct guidelines
- Discharge children to an appropriate representative during drop-off
- Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings as required
- Ensure up-to-date certifications, licenses, and paperwork as required by CHS, PA, and the DMV
- Maintain basic knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance
- Conduct vehicle safety inspections using the Center Driver's daily inspection form
- Keep driver logs current as needed
- Complete activity logs
- Exhibit positive relations towards children and faculty when responding to questions and communications
- Other duties as assigned (to include food/supply transportation, receiving/storing of goods, etc.)
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications or be able to get certified upon hire
- Valid PA Driver's license
- Recertification on CPS Certification is required every two (2) years
- NHTSA Certification
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
- Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
- Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
- U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances
