Transportation Support Staff

Patient Transportation is an excellent opportunity to begin your career at Family Ark. As a Transportation Specialist, you will develop the interpersonal, professional, and safe handling skills necessary for your success in any career in the Social Services field.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Performs activities related to transportation of clients to and from appointments.

· Making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve by providing them with care and compassion

· Communicates effectively with facility to ensure timeliness to and from scheduled outings, as well as reporting any accident and/or incident involving the company vehicle, staff or client.

· Planning and coordinating logistics for the transportation of clients

· Working with clients to ensure smooth transportation operations

· Organizing and managing routes and schedules

· Addressing and resolving any issues or complaints regarding transportation

· Adheres to policies and procedures for safe transportation operations

· Assessing the need for and arranging appropriate maintenance of transportation vehicles

· Monitor and ensure safety and security of clients and their children while transporting them by holding clients accountable for Family Ark policy and vehicle expectations.

· Assist with childcare when needed.

· Attends agency-wide staff meetings and weekly staff meetings.

· Complete required documentation such as shift notes daily case notes, maintenance requests, documentation related to medical or safety concerns, visitation notes, etc.

· Attends continuing education classes, seminars, and other professional training courses relating to professional development.

· Complies with federal, state, and local laws concerning duty to warn and mandated statutes including mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

· Oversee hygiene and maintenance of the vehicles and reporting safety hazards.

· Other Administrative duties and responsibilities will be assigned when transportation is not needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Ø High School diploma or GED equivalent

Ø Must be at least 21 years old

Ø Two Years of post-secondary education or Peer support specialist certification preferred

Ø Valid Driver’s License

Ø Satisfactory criminal record and sex crimes record check

Ø Adhere to the Family Ark Professional Standards of Practice and can complete required trainings

This position is full-time, up to 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm

Classification: non-exempt

Salary : $17 - $19