Foster Care Driver

MCHS Family of Services • Redford, MI

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of a Foster Care Behavioral Aide is to assist the foster care department in serving children, families, and foster families as well as provide support and respite services to children, families, and foster families in the Treatment Foster Care Program. Responsible for transporting clients, as assigned from a designated pick-up site to a designated host setting and light maintenance of fleet inventory. The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee will typically encounter during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience, abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS or the employee may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time .

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, although an associate or higher is preferred.
• Have a valid State of Michigan driver’s license and have a reliable insured vehicle available to provide transportation as necessary.
• Have a flexible work schedule that allows for the provision of TFC behavioral support services during non-typical business hours.
• Knowledge of behavior patterns of youth and methods of modifying behavior.
• Understanding group dynamics and sensitivity to individual members of the group.
• Effectively engage children and adults
• Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, foster parents, adoptive families, and the public.
• Must be congenial, patient and reliable with the ability to relate to staff and clients and gain their respect and confidence.
• Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.
• Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Attend training and maintain necessary certifications and licenses.
• Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.
• Maintain a Michigan driver’s license and driving record that allows the operation of an agency or personal vehicle for agency business or to transport clients as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with monitoring birth and family visits at the agency or in the community.
• Assists with transporting consumers.
• Assist foster care staff with emergency situations that may require providing services during evening and weekend hours.
• Transport clients as necessary in an agency vehicle
• Assist with boarding and departure as necessary for clients
• Keep required vehicle logs; prepares and writes reports, as necessary.
• Provides light operator maintenance, taking the vehicle for gas and recording usage.
• Operate within the guidelines of the Employee Handbook, program’s Operation Manual and agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED