Bus Monitor for ARC (Part-Time)

St. James Parish Government is hiring Part- Time Bus Monitor at the ARC for the Department of Human Services/Elderly Services. 

JOB FUNCTION:  This is an entry level position with responsibility of assisting the bus driver to ensure safe transport and well-being of passengers of St. James Parish.  The Bus Monitor holds a position of responsibility where public funds are involved.  The Bus Driver shall have the ability to direct and facilitate the provision of services in accordance with federal, state and parish laws, regulations and policies. This position is classified as essential during declared emergencies or natural disasters and non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Acts.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·   Assists the bus driver to ensure safety and well-being of passengers,

·   Monitor and assist individuals while bus is in operation,

·    Assist driver in ensuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required,

·   Assist staff and families in safe loading and unloading individuals with special needs,

·       ·    Coordinate seating regarding medical problems and behavior when appropriate,

·       ·   Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures and assist the driver with navigation and traffic control, when necessary,

·    ·   Assure individuals leaving the bus are received by parents and/or caregivers,

·       ·   Escort individuals to their homes and/or caregiver in emergency situations within reasonable circumstances and safe environments  

·    ·   Attend training as directed.

·    ·   Maintain regular attendance.

·       ·   Maintain appropriate notes and accurate records as necessary,

·      ·   Assist in keeping the bus clean and well-maintained including reporting maintenance or safety concerns to the Driver, Supervisor and/or Director.

·      ·   Foster a safe bus environment, encouraging passengers to be respectful, follow rules, and minimize distractions to the bus driver.

·      ·   Perform special and related duties or assignment as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma is preferred, but not necessary.  A minimum of two years of relative work experience can be substituted.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration and percentages.  Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral and written communication.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  To perform job successfully, an individual should exercise great judgement, demonstrate good decision-making, and follow established chain of command. Additionally, this person must be patient, reliable, and able to work with groups of people from different backgrounds, ages, and personalities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

St. James Parish 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.