Medical Chaperone

The Hotchkiss School • Lakeville, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Chaperone PSL Driver transports students in school transport vehicles to scheduled medical appointments. The role requires availability to accommodate appointment scheduling, an acceptable driving record, and a Connecticut Public Service License (PSL) with an A-endorsement or an out-of-state equivalent. The position is per diem, non-benefit eligible, and offers up to 10 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with scheduling flexibility. Travel is required. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour.

The driver transports students to appointments scheduled by the Health Center Coordinator or designee and remains with students during appointments when Health Center staff deem it necessary. Duties also include maintaining confidentiality, learning destinations and routes before trips, monitoring traffic and weather conditions, conducting vehicle inspections as required by the Connecticut DMV, and submitting to random drug tests.

The role involves occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; sitting and driving for extended periods; and occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases. Non-benefit-eligible offerings include accrued Connecticut Paid Sick Leave based on hours worked and the ability to contribute to the 403(b) Plan through Universal Availability. During shifts, employees may share complimentary dining-hall meals and use athletic facilities, a golf course, lakefront, trails, Fairfield Farm, and arts and athletic events, subject to applicable terms and eligibility.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn travel routes.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Successfully pass a criminal and driving background check.
• Have or be able to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License (PSL) A-endorsement or out-of-state equivalent.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record and meet physical standards (MCSA-5875).
• Pass and maintain compliance with the USDOT drug screen (49 CFR Part 653).
• Be at least 21 years old with 5 years of driving experience.
• Be dependable and able to safely operate student transportation vehicles, including Suburban-sized vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain availability for medical appointment scheduling needs.
• Drive students in school transport vehicles to medical appointments scheduled by the Health Center Coordinator or designee.
• Remain with students during medical appointments when deemed necessary by Health Center staff.
• Maintain confidentiality related to student medical appointments.
• Learn the destination and route before each trip.
• Remain attentive to traffic and weather conditions.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as required by the Connecticut DMV.
• Submit to random drug tests as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave accrued based on hours worked.
• Ability to contribute to the 403(b) Plan through Universal Availability.
• Complimentary dining-hall meals during the shift.
• Access to athletic facilities, a golf course, lakefront, trails, Fairfield Farm, and arts and athletic events, subject to applicable eligibility and terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED