Bus Attendants

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/De Current; 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

Our Transportation Department is searching for Bus Attendants.

Join our Agency and make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as your own.

Essential Job Duties for Bus Attendants:

• 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.
• Able to be trained in the use of the lift and tie-down systems for individuals using wheelchairs.
• 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.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

View a full job description on file at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

The LCBDD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Applicants for employment, consideration for promotional opportunities and other aspects of employment will be judged on the basis of an individual’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V

EMPLOYER: LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES/DEEPWOOD