Transportation Aide

SAFY is seeking a part-time Transportation Aide for our Cincinnati division in Ohio working 25 hours or less per week.   

As a Transportation Aide, you will be responsible for accompanying clients/youth for transportation needs. You will provide essential support for clients/youth with mental, physical, or emotional needs that may require attention during transit. Will work alongside SAFY and divisional leadership to ensure a safe, supportive, and calm environment for all passengers during their transportation needs.

Who We Are 

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.   

What You’ll Do 

• Transports clients/youth to and from designated areas using proper transportation equipment.
  • Must ensure clients/youth are safely secured in their car seats/boosters or using a seat belt. 
  • Follows established safety protocols and procedures
• Assist patients in and out of vehicles and ensure their safety during transport.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the vehicle used for transport.
• Monitors and reports any concerns or incidents by communicating effectively with SAFY leadership. 
• Monitor and assist students with mental, physical, or emotional challenges.
• Address and de-escalate any issues that may arise during transport.
• Provide a caring, respectful, and safe environment for all passengers.
• Complete all required documentation and travel logs. 
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in required meetings or events.
• Maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stakeholders.  
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

What You Bring

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications 

Education 

• High School Diploma or GED 

Experience 

• Must have experience working with children.
• Must have the ability to positively interact with children and adults.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification, can help obtain after hired.

Other

• Acceptable driving record and auto insurance to meet travel requirements.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential and the ability to work flexible hours.
• Professionalism and customer service orientation.
• Ability to remain calm and handle situations professionally.
• Compassionate and patient, as there is potential you will work with children of varying abilities.
• Strong organization skills, strong attention to details, accuracy and ability to prioritize workload.
• Resolution skills to demonstrate effective problem-solving.

What We Offer 

• Targeted hiring range: $20.00 to $35.00/hr.

1. Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.