The aide assists the van driver in safely transporting clients to and from Day Program. An aide is needed on the van with students and/or individuals that have an IEP or other special circumstances.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for redirecting behaviors and physical safety of individuals while in transportation
• Assist in loading and unloading special needs individuals and to monitor their ride to and from Day Program
• Assist in managing the seating of the passengers so that everyone is safe and secure.
• Basic first aid
• Basic record keeping
• Oral and written communication skills
• Health and safety regulations
• Attend safety meetings
• High School diploma or equivalent

DISPATCH REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Tact
• Must be patient and courteous with others, including, but not limited to parents, coworkers, and the general public
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Reaching, pulling and pushing to open van doors or windows
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally
• Ability to monitor passengers and safely operate a vehicle
• Should be in good physical condition to be able to secure wheelchair students (including tie downs), strapping a child into a car seat or booster seat, hooking up a child in a safety vest or fastening a seat belt
• Must check inside vehicle daily, front to back for any children or articles left behind
• Should be able to pick up a car seat either drag or carry a child out of the vehicle in an emergency

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working in outdoor environment (Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions)