Transportation Worker

The Children's Home of Easton (CHE) is a non-profit organization established in 1885 to serve dependent children, many of whom have endured severe traumatic experiences. CHE provides comprehensive, trauma-responsive care to the children served as we assist them in reaching their goals and full potential. We strive to build resilience in our clients as we collaborate with the youth and other members of their care team in working towards permanency and/or independence. Our goal is to build, strengthen, and preserve every family's full potential. We are dedicated to creating family solutions as we are guided by our four pillars of compassion, respect, integrity, and perseverance.

Job Summary
The transportation worker is responsible for the safe transportation of all youth in our care in accordance with the approved transportation schedule. They coordinate school drop-off and pick-up and assist with transportation to appointments and other activities as needed. They maintain all agency vehicles and ensure timely repair and proper routine maintenance. The schedule for this position is M-F, 6:30am-2:30pm.

Duties

• Responsible for the safety and supervision of clients while under their care in a vehicle.
• Must obey all traffic laws and agency policy while operating agency vehicles.
• Responsible for preparing the daily transportation schedule by utilizing the requests submitted by staff.
• Transport each client safely to their appropriate destination.
• Maintain a daily log of trips, including any significant events or unusual incidents as required.
• Responsible for the cleanliness, routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of all agency vehicles.
• Conduct weekly vehicle safety and cleanliness checks, fluid checks, and road test each vehicle.
• Fuel agency vehicles as needed.
• Track and maintain knowledge about each agency vehicle’s location and key fob/folder.
• Communicate consistently and ongoing with the Director of Physical Plant, immediately notifying them of any safety concerns or mechanical issues.
• Responsible for the upkeep of seasonal items needed in each agency vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or leadership team to assist the organization’s operations, implementation of the mission, and progress towards strategic goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to manage crisis and emergencies when they arise, in accordance with trauma-informed care principles and all applicable law and policy.
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and effective communication.
• Ability to adapt readily, multi-task, and work with a diverse group of individuals.

Must be able to obtain all state mandated clearances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Easton, PA 18042 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19