Transportation Specialist

The Village Network•Columbus, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide relief to caregivers and support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values. This position temporarily assists in transportation needs.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma
2+ years of experience working with youth required.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to use a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
Travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.
Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports and provides temporary relief for caregivers spending time with youth in home or in community settings as needed.
Provides behavior management by supporting client’s efforts toward treatment goals, role modeling and teaching appropriate skills and behaviors, utilizing a trauma focused approach, and assisting the youth with daily activities.
Responsible for assisting with crisis de-escalation as needed.
Engage and coordinate with family members and link families with mentors.
Present in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
Interacts with youth within TVN’s trauma informed models.
Temporarily assists in the transportation needs.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills.
Get help earning an advanced degree or get the Supervised Hours necessary to earn your independent licensure.
192 hours (24 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year
6 paid holidays for fulltime employees
Potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
3% annual salary bonus
Over 80 hours of PTO buyback this past fiscal year
12-year history of providing annual bonuses and PTO buybacks!
Generous retirement contribution
Contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!