Transportation Case Aide (Part Time)

Summary:

The LYNC Transportation Case Aide plays an important role in helping court-involved youth and their families access the services and support they need to achieve lasting success. This position provides safe, reliable transportation to and from LYNC programming while creating a positive and supportive experience for youth and families.

LYNC is a center-based program that partners with court-involved youth and their families to promote sustainable behavioral change through evidence-based and evidence-informed services. The program emphasizes connecting participants with community resources and natural supports that foster long-term success beyond program participation.

As a member of the LYNC team, the Transportation Case Aide demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed care in every interaction. Hours are Monday to Thursday 1pm to 7pm, and Friday 12pm to 6pm.

Salary Range: $16.94–$19.75 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide transportation to youth and their families to and from LYNC programming.

• Provides transportation to and from services, primarily group travel based or picking up multiple youth within a common destination.
• Reinforce positive behavioral and like skills while transporting youth.
• Comply with all traffic laws and “How’s My Driving” expectations.
• Complete vehicle safety checks and inspections as required.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, and other meetings assigned.
• Complete all training on time.
• Maintain mileage log and regular vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure responsible use of agency gas cards by accurately documenting purchases and submitting required receipts.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings and supervisions.
• Complete all required internal and external training within the required timeframes.
• Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance measures.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.
• May perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• Engagement/motivational skills.
• Vehicle safety checks and inspections.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Assimilate new information and technology.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Two or more years of safe driving experience required, experience working with youth and families preferred.
• Some knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and no traffic violations on record.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.

Other:

• Dependable, detail oriented, and customer focused, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, staff and referral sources.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects and possess the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

Connecticut Renaissance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Stamford, CT 06901 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Stamford, CT 06901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20