Youth Travel Escort

Job description

The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth and adults, and has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team of dedicated professionals today!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting with the transportation of unaccompanied children to and from designated locations (typically from airports to a pre-designated site to meet with the child and the child's sponsor)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinate travel arrangements to and from various predetermined locations
2. Coordinate escort services with other ORR staff members and the child's sponsor
3. Travel to various locations in order to escort children
4. Drive a vehicle or passenger van in order to transport children safely from one location to another
5. Participate in the routine cleaning and servicing of the passenger van as requested
6. Review and arrange all transportation paperwork inclusive of driver logs, flight information, trip reports and invoices
7. Record mileage that is essential for fuel tax entries and quarterly reporting
8. Document all travel and services provided in a consistent and timely manner
9. Practice safe and defensive driving practice and obey all of the required student transportation laws, codes and regulations
10. Maintain order and discipline among passengers while traveling and waiting at stops in accordance with the program policies related to monitoring and disciplining unaccompanied children

11. Conduct safety inspection of vehicles to include inspecting the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, and taillights

12. Report mechanical malfunctions or other concerns as they are identified
13. Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines
14. Administer first aid as needed

15. Conduct routine emergency vehicle evacuation drills as assigned
16. Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned
17. Perform related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. At least 21 years of age
3. Valid California Class B or C driver's license
4. Prior experience driving a passenger vehicle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to drive a vehicle and passenger van for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions

2. Must be able to travel to a variety of different locations
3. Must be able to travel by airplane including long and frequent flights including intra and interstate travel
4. Must perform a wide range of physical movements such as lift, carry, push, pull, bend, sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, and crawl
5. Must be able to receive variable requests by email and/or telephone at various times during the week in order to provide child escort and travel services and respond in a timely and expeditious manner

The Village Family Services 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.

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule: On call

License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person