Transportation Driver

MercyFirst • Brooklyn and Queens, NY

1d • $40,000 - $43,000

About The Position

Under the supervision of the assigned Program Manager, the Transportation Worker provides transportation for our clients in whatever capacity is necessary. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs.

Requirements

• 1+ year work related experience with the knowledge and training in working with children and families including child development stages and family dynamics.
• Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system,
• Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards.
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and social justice.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
• Demonstrate competency in child development.
• Demonstrate cultural competency.

Responsibilities

• Uphold our Mission and Core Values and Sanctuary Commitments.
• Comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct all work with good faith compliance of all legal and regulations requirements.
• Maintain good attendance and report to work on time.
• Complete attendance records accurately.
• Safeguard confidential information.
• Successfully complete minimum training requirements, including but not limited to: Mandated Reporter Trauma Informed Care Protected Health Information (PHI) Certification in First Aid and CPR Basic Child Development Client Engagement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• Communicate accurate information in a timely manner to supervisors.
• Accurately complete job-related documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate in a professional manner to children, families, peers, outsides agencies/vendors.
• Demonstrate cultural competence.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take on new responsibilities and alter performance with changing needs.
• Continually seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their department and the agency.
• Organize tasks, data and work area.
• Manage time effectively.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients
• Safely transport clients, families, visitors as assigned
• Obey all traffic rules and regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical or psychological disturbances
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities
• Facilitate the exchange of health information and documentation of care received by the child in the community.
• Ensure the required documentation received before and at appointments remains secure.
• Reports all information to AOD and Health Office
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff

Benefits

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Training to support professional and personal development.
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed