What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Aide position at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers?
Company Overview
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is an innovative organization dedicated to providing behavioral health services to children and adolescents. Our mission is to support young individuals and their families in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering personal growth and self-sufficiency.
Summary
The Transportation Aide is responsible for providing transportation to youth to and from the programs as scheduled. Primarily travel based or picking up multiple youth within a common destination. The Transportation Aide provides feedback to supervisor(s) and staff regarding any problems or difficulties relating to youth transports.
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers, LLC (DTAC) is a growing company that provides our team many unique opportunities for learning and advancement.
DTAC's Mission is to serve children, adolescents and their families in a stable and safe environment where one’s potential, personal strengths and relationships are the basis for lifelong change and self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities
- · Provides transportation to primarily youth from program as per schedule.
- · Engages youth while transporting.
- Attends trainings and meetings, as needed, to meet the requirements of the position.
- Maintains mileage log and all other required documentation.
- Reports vehicle problems to Management.
- Reports any difficulties with youth while transporting to supervisor.
- Observes all traffic laws, safety regulations and safety procedures, i.e., safety belt use.
- Supervises behavior of youth while in the agency vehicle and immediately reports any incidents or disclosures.
- Engages in strength-based, culturally competent, trauma-informed and gender responsive interactions with youth and families.
- Upholds all program expectations.
- Promotes a safe, welcoming environment with a focus on risk reduction and positive behavior change.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness within the vehicle.
Requirements
- Qualifications
EDUCATION
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Ability to pass background checks per CPSL.
· Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle. Minimum of 3 years driving experience.
- No more than one moving violation or accident within the past three years.
- No DWI or DUI convictions.
- Some knowledge of Juvenile Justice System or Child Protective Services per applicable program.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to carry out basic clerical duties.
- Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents, we invite you to apply today and become part of our growing team at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers!
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No nights
- No weekends
- On call
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sunbury, PA 17801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sunbury, PA 17801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16