Transportation Case Aid

Connecticut Junior Republic (Cjr)•Waterbury, CT

41d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Case Aide transports youth and families to and from the LYNC program. This position provides most of the transportation within the catchment area, primarily group travel based or picking up multiple youth within a common destination. The Transportation Assistant plays a key role in sustaining engagement, attendance, and ultimately program completion of youth and families who may not have reliable, consistent transportation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years' experience in transporting children or youth
Some knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System
Must have valid driver's license and no traffic violations on record

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Transports youth and families to and from program
Provides most of the transportation to and from services, primarily group travel based or picking up multiple youth within a common destination
Strong engagement skills in order to interact with and encourage program attendance of youth and families
Ability and willingness to learn and be knowledgeable of the skills being taught to program participants in order to ensure reinforcement while communicating and transporting youth and families
Comply with all traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
Follow safety rules as youth and families board and exit the vehicle
Ensure order among passengers during trip to ensure safety
Maintain detailed vehicle mileage log
Ensure regular vehicle maintenance
Conduct weekly inspection of vehicle for any damage, mechanical concerns, and cleanliness
Report all damages to vehicles and any non-routine mechanical concerns per agency policy
Maintain gas card usage and receipts
Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters
Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness
Regular and consistent attendance
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Free daily nutritious meals
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
Annual monetary incentives
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Career Growth Opportunities
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance