Transportation Aide

Nexus Family Healing•East Bethel, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing - East Bethel Campus is seeking a Transportation Aide for their new youth & teen psychiatric residential treatment facility. This facility serves youth ages 10-19 who require a higher level of mental and behavioral health care. The staff at Nexus Family Healing support the treatment, well-being, and personal growth of youth to achieve positive outcomes. The organization embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion, serving a diverse group of youth and families and striving for a diverse workforce. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of youth and their families.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Must be able to successfully pass a DHS background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous transportation experience is preferred.
Experience working with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of the youth at all times.
Provides full care and supervision for the youth by creating a favorable climate during transportation in which the youth’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern at all times.
Responsible for the hour-by-hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance, and discipline of the youth client.
Ensure that the scheduled appointment or consult has been completed and communicate all follow-up and any verbal instructions back to Nursing Supervisor; willingly shares knowledge and information to staff members.
Conducts regular vehicle inspection and maintenance to ensure that all equipment and gauges are in proper working condition prior to each transport to ensure, and that vehicle is in clean, safe, and optimal working condition at all times.
Coordinates with appropriate staff to identify maintenance and repair needs.
Completes appropriate documentation for each transport in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Intervenes in crisis situations as learned in de-escalation training to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
Provides a caring, warm environment for the youth by setting clear boundaries, support, encouragement, and verbal praise and acknowledgment for positive actions and decision making.
Maintains appropriate discipline at all times and reports any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner while communicating professionally and respectfully in all interactions and with all staff and clients.