Drivers Aide

Connecticut Transportation Solutions • Waterbury, CT

12d • $17 - $17

About The Position

Aides for Connecticut Transportation Solutions will have the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of children and other individuals during transportation to and from various locations throughout the state. Aides should have strong communication and organizational qualities. The aide should work well independently as well as on a team that includes drivers, management, parents and school staff. It is the role of the driver’s aide to ensure all students are in appropriate safety restraints. Aides’ further responsibilities include maintaining Incident reports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from parents, school staff and managers
• Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure clients for transport, (car seats, booster seats, seat belts, wheelchair and harnesses)
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude under stressful situations
• Professionalism
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive Attitude
• Respect for others

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience working with students or individuals with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Get to know your student. Engage them in conversation or an activity that’s appropriate during transport
• Be seated in close proximity of the student so you can monitor and assist the student at all times.
• Maintain professional behavior and a constant line of communication with students, drivers, managers, school staff and parents
• Follows and ensures mandated child restraint devise procedures, ensuring children are properly positioned and restrained.
• Advises students of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety
• Exhibits empathy and understanding of special needs students
• Responsible for attending all mandatory training sessions as directed by supervisors
• Communicate road conditions, incidents, accidents and/or emergency situations
• Operates wheelchair lift, harness and other special equipment necessary for the health and safety of students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees