Senior Transporter ORR

Upbring•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. This position will have oversight of the Escort Youth Care Workers and provide them with their flight assignments, verify and coordinate flight arrangements and any other transportation needs. This position reports to the Lead Case Manager. These duties are in accordance with agency policies and procedures, licensing standards, Federal, State, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and local regulatory agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
One (1) year of transportation experience; preferably in residential care
Valid Texas Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance; ability to meet Agency insurance provider guidelines as an insured and approved driver and maintain a good driving record
Ability to use assistive devices to board and un-board unaccompanied children and physically secure them in the vehicle
Ability to give clear verbal communication, written and oral instructions
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience transporting children and individuals
Bilingual (English and Spanish based on service area and service population)

Responsibilities

Works closely with Lead Case Manager and Co-Lead Case Managers that will provide flight arrangement and unaccompanied children information for reunification purposes
Works directly with Escort Youth Care Workers with reunification of unaccompanied children and monitors progress of escorts departures and arrivals back to the program
When Escort Youth Care Workers are transporting minors by vehicle, ensure safety before, during, and after transportation by adhering to all DOT safety and driving guidelines and laws; ensure unaccompanied children are adhering to established safety protocol during travel
When utilizing fleet, work with Escort Youth Care Workers to conduct pre-and-post trip operational (e.g., maintain cleanliness of vehicle) and safety inspection of vehicle (e.g., first aid kit, fire extinguisher) and immediately notify management if vehicle does not meet operational or safety standards
This position will be required to evacuate during an emergency evacuation as needed
Communicates with Escort Youth Care Workers to keep them up to date for their upcoming travel itinerary
Ensures Escort Youth Care Workers are submitting reimbursements/receipts for every reunification
Ensure escorts are completing mileage logs accurately when traveling by vehicle
Report all incidents and accidents to management in a timely manner according to agency policies and licensing standards; keep management informed of any changes in travel or transportation plans and recommend possible solutions