What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver I position at YMCA of Greater Providence?
Brief Description
Position summary: Responsible for transporting children in a YMCA vehicle to and from the YMCA. Provide supervision and ensure the safety and general well being of the children.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include the following.
Other Duties May Be Assigned
Check children on and off the van using a YMCA van attendance record.
Check children in with an adult at each school's out site and school.
Supervise children at all times, bringing them into the school when you need to pick up or check on other children.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Shut off the van when picking up or dropping off children.
Take the key and lock the vehicle.
Welcome each child to the YMCA vehicle, assist with opening and closing the van door as children board and depart the van.
Ensure that the children are wearing seat belts.
Check to make sure the van is clear of all individuals or any obstructions before it departs.
Maintain order, discipline and noise level to avoid interference with driver concentration and ensure safety.
Pull the van over when disciplining disruptive children.
Ensure that no food or drink is allowed on the van.
Drive the YMCA van in a safe manner obeying all traffic laws and YMCA procedures for operating a child care vehicle. This includes keeping headlights on when driving, using flashers when picking up and dropping off children and not turning right on red with passengers. Pick up notices, phone messages, attendance books and first aid and emergency kits prior to starting enroute. Plug in and turn on phone. Ensure that fire extinguisher is kept current.
Check the van to ensure that no child or items have been left on the van prior to departure from the school or site.
Service or fill the van with fuel without passengers.
Work to insure a risk-free environment for the children, cautioning them regarding unsafe practices and conditions.
Report maintenance or safety issues to the Program Director or Site Coordinator.
Report all irregularities in the route.
Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
Ensure that all vehicle checks are done daily.
Record mileage, gas and maintenance problems.
Van must be cleaned after each use.
Work closely with school personnel with regards to transportation needs and the safety of the children.
Work in harmony and cooperation with all appropriate staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
Arrive on time and prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of passengers with no distractions. Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire. Treat children with dignity and respect, recognizing their individuality and diversity. Demonstrate the character development values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. Attend staff meetings, events and Association trainings as requested.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High School (GED) Preferred Reasoning Ability: Ability to anticipate, identify and address members needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. To accurately complete all required paperwork. To professionally handle and or get help to resolve conflict. Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certifications / Training: Within first two months of employment: CPR/ First Aid Certification Listen First Child Abuse Prevention Obtain a chauffeur’s license or MA 7D certificate Meet RI DCYF or MA OCCS requirements It is the Employees responsibility to maintain all certifications and renew in a timely manner in accordance with Certifying Organization. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position has exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and the incumbent will be educated and prepared to do so. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position has exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and the incumbent should be educated and prepared on same.
Summary
YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:
Position summary: Responsible for transporting children in a YMCA vehicle to and from the YMCA. Provide supervision and ensure the safety and general well being of the children.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include the following.
Other Duties May Be Assigned
Check children on and off the van using a YMCA van attendance record.
Check children in with an adult at each school's out site and school.
Supervise children at all times, bringing them into the school when you need to pick up or check on other children.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Shut off the van when picking up or dropping off children.
Take the key and lock the vehicle.
Welcome each child to the YMCA vehicle, assist with opening and closing the van door as children board and depart the van.
Ensure that the children are wearing seat belts.
Check to make sure the van is clear of all individuals or any obstructions before it departs.
Maintain order, discipline and noise level to avoid interference with driver concentration and ensure safety.
Pull the van over when disciplining disruptive children.
Ensure that no food or drink is allowed on the van.
Drive the YMCA van in a safe manner obeying all traffic laws and YMCA procedures for operating a child care vehicle. This includes keeping headlights on when driving, using flashers when picking up and dropping off children and not turning right on red with passengers. Pick up notices, phone messages, attendance books and first aid and emergency kits prior to starting enroute. Plug in and turn on phone. Ensure that fire extinguisher is kept current.
Check the van to ensure that no child or items have been left on the van prior to departure from the school or site.
Service or fill the van with fuel without passengers.
Work to insure a risk-free environment for the children, cautioning them regarding unsafe practices and conditions.
Report maintenance or safety issues to the Program Director or Site Coordinator.
Report all irregularities in the route.
Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
Ensure that all vehicle checks are done daily.
Record mileage, gas and maintenance problems.
Van must be cleaned after each use.
Work closely with school personnel with regards to transportation needs and the safety of the children.
Work in harmony and cooperation with all appropriate staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
Arrive on time and prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of passengers with no distractions. Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire. Treat children with dignity and respect, recognizing their individuality and diversity. Demonstrate the character development values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. Attend staff meetings, events and Association trainings as requested.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High School (GED) Preferred Reasoning Ability: Ability to anticipate, identify and address members needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. To accurately complete all required paperwork. To professionally handle and or get help to resolve conflict. Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certifications / Training: Within first two months of employment: CPR/ First Aid Certification Listen First Child Abuse Prevention Obtain a chauffeur’s license or MA 7D certificate Meet RI DCYF or MA OCCS requirements It is the Employees responsibility to maintain all certifications and renew in a timely manner in accordance with Certifying Organization. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position has exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and the incumbent will be educated and prepared to do so. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position has exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and the incumbent should be educated and prepared on same.
Summary
YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:
- Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
- The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
- If you disagree, propose a solution.
- Be accountable for results.
- A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
- Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
- Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
- Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.
Salary : $16 - $19
