Driver

EmberHope; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EmberHope in Wichita, KS is seeking a Driver to join our Support Services team. This in-office/hybrid role involves transporting children and youth, maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness, and supporting events as needed.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care and respectful, reliable transportation practices. Candidates must have a HS diploma or GED, a valid Kansas driver’s license, and pass background, fingerprinting, a physical, and drug screen.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and insurability through company carrier.
• Two years of related training or experience.
• Must pass background check, fingerprinting, physical and drug screening.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport children and youth and their personal belongings, medication, and documents to placements.
• Observe operating procedures and safety practices; report potential safety violations; monitor facilities for safety.
• Keep company vehicles clean.
• Assist with special events.
• Maintain transportation documentation and communicate with all parties while transporting children and youth.
• Follow Company Policy and Program Practice Guidelines.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13631238 Title: Driver Status: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Transportation Manager Start Date: July 2024 Work Location: In-Office |*| Hybrid |_| Remote |*|*Subject to change based on programming or individual needs.*Salary Range: \$30,000 \$42,000 based on qualifications. Department: Support Services Date Implemented: Jan 24 (N) EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values! To be a successful Driver you must become able to do the following Always 1. Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery. 2. Safely transport children and youth and their personal belongings, medication, and appropriate documents to their placements. 3. Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices; corrects and/or reports potential safety violations; monitors condition of facilities to always ensure a safe environment. 4. Keeps company vehicles clean. 5. Assists with special events. 6. Maintain documentation and data on transportation and communication with all parties while transporting children and youth. 7. Provide services that result in timely and safe achievement of company and state outcomes relevant to the position. 8. Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Companys Program Practice Guidelines. How You Will Spend Your Time In This Job 85%Transportation 10%Documentation 5%Training To Qualify For This Job, You Need To Have 1. Degree Requirements H.S. diploma or GED required. 2. Licensure Good driving record, valid Kansas drivers license and insurability through companys carrier. 3. Work Experience Two years additional training or related experience. 4. Good driving record, valid Kansas drivers license and insurability through companys carrier. 5. 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening. 6. Maintain company-required training. 7. Physical working conditions Ability to travel, driving company or personal vehicle including at night. Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Able to walk upstairs. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change. Job Description Acknowledgment I have received a copy of the job description and understand the functions and expectations of how I will be successful in my position. I meet all qualifications, requirements, and experience required to successfully perform it. ________ ________ Print Name Job Title ________ ________ Employee Signature Date ________ ________ Supervisor Signature Date image1.jpeg