Description

Reports to: Director, Youth Development Services

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE: Primary responsibilities include transporting participants/students ages 14-24 to off-site activities, events, as well as to and from agency facilities and/or program locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 · Follow safety rules as participants/students board and exit van or cross streets near van stops.

· Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

· Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.

· Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.

· Escort special needs participants/students across roads and highways.

· Report any van malfunctions or needed repairs.

· Pick up and drop off participants/students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

· Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.

· Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption

· Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

· Attendance required 

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Ability to communicate with children, parents and district staff.

• Ability to establish a positive relationship with children to maintain order and handle emotional or behavioral problems.

• Must pass a Local and National Criminal History Record Information Check under the National Child Protection Act.

• Excellent communications skills

• Ability to work independently.

• Valid CT driver’s license with a Public Service Activity Endorsement