DRIVER, Youth Transport, FT 2nd shift

Jimmy Jazz; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

EmberHope, a leading faith-based provider of child welfare services, is seeking a Full-Time Driver in Wichita, KS. The position requires a high school diploma, a good driving record, and insurability through the company’s carrier. Hours are 3pm–11pm, Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Base pay is $17.31 per hour. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices and teamwork to support children and youth in placements, with responsibilities spanning transportation,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good driving record, valid Kansas driver’s license and insurability through company’s carrier.
• Two years additional training or related experience.
• Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and youth safely to placements, with attention to safety and documentation.
• Maintain documentation and data on transportation and communication with all parties.
• Keep company vehicles clean and report any safety issues.
• Assist with special events and flexible scheduling, including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 2024 N Woodlawn Blvd,Wichita, KS, 67208,United States
• Base Pay $17.31 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

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!

This position is located in Wichita, KS

Hours are Monday-Friday 3pm to 11pm.

To be a successful Driver you must become able to do the following always:

• 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.
• Safely transport children and youth and their personal belongings, medication, and appropriate documents to their placements.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices; corrects and/or reports potential safety violations; monitors condition of facilities to always ensure a safe environment.
• Keeps company vehicles clean.
• Assists with special events.
• Maintain documentation and data on transportation and communication with all parties while transporting children and youth.
• Provide services that result in timely and safe achievement of company and state outcomes relevant to the position.
• Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.

How you will spend your time in this job:

• 85%Transportation
• 10%Documentation
• 5%Training

Requirements

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure - Good driving record, valid Kansas driver’s license and insurability through company’s carrier.
• Work Experience - Two years additional training or related experience.
• Good driving record, valid Kansas driver’s license and insurability through company’s carrier.
• 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.
• Maintain company-required training.
• 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.