Bus Attendant: Safety, Support & Ride Experience

Lakebdd; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/DEEPWOOD in Ohio seeks Bus Attendants to help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals on our transportation services. You will work with the Bus Driver to maintain order, assist with boarding and departures, and participate in in-service trainings.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Ability to follow safety protocols on a moving bus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assist individuals with wheelchair lifts and tie-downs if trained.

Responsibilities

• Maintains reasonable order during bus operation to ensure safety of all individuals.
• Maintains safety precautions when individuals are boarding and departing the bus.
• Assists individuals in an evacuation or other bus emergency.
• In conjunction with the Bus Driver, makes sure no individual is left on the bus.
• Knowledge of the bus route should help be needed by the Bus Driver.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the inside of the bus.
• Ensures all bags and equipment are placed in the proper storage.
• Exercises sound, effective, and appropriate intervention methods to control inappropriate behavior by individuals during bus operation and reports incidents to appropriate supervisor.
• Promotes atmosphere of good conduct on the bus by implementing Agency rules for bus riders.
• Participates in all in-service training programs developed by the transportation department
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with individuals on the bus, co-workers, parents, and staff.

Skills

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Evacuation assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/DEEPWOOD in Ohio seeks Bus Attendants to help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals on our transportation services. You will work with the Bus Driver to maintain order, assist with boarding and departures, and participate in in-service trainings.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow safety protocols.