Bus Aide — Start Your Day Making a Difference on the Road

Arc Herkimer; Village of Herkimer (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee discounts

Generous PTO with rollover

Sick bank

Counseling services

Emergency fund assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Arc Herkimer is hiring a Bus Aide to support individuals with disabilities on morning and afternoon routes. The role includes helping riders board and exit vehicles, ensuring seat belts are used, and following individualized plans. A strong emphasis on communication with care teams and accurate documentation is required.

The position offers full-time hours with shifts around 5:30am–9:30am and 2:00pm–5:00pm, starting pay $16.50/hour, and a comprehensive benefits package as described by the agency.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Agency approvable Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers as necessary in boarding and departing vehicles and to and from homes.
• Assist passengers with the use of safety restraints.
• Assist passengers as needed with medical and safety issues, providing behavioral intervention per agency policy and passenger plan.
• Complete documentation.
• Communicate with passenger's treatment teams.
• Maintain knowledge of passenger's service plans.
• May be requested to drive agency vehicle.

Skills

Passenger assistance

Safety restraints

Documentation

Communication

Behavioral intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arc Herkimer is hiring a Bus Aide to support individuals with disabilities on morning and afternoon routes. The role includes helping riders board and exit vehicles, ensuring seat belts are used, and following individualized plans. A strong emphasis on communication with care teams and accurate documentation is required.

The position offers full-time hours with shifts around 5:30am–9:30am and 2:00pm–5:00pm, starting pay $16.50/hour, and a comprehensive benefits package as described by the agency.