DRIVER (Youth Transport) Full Time 2nd shift

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

Job summary

EmberHope, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Driver to safely transport children and youth to placements, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and assist with events.

The role emphasizes safety, trauma-informed service, and timely communication with families and staff. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Kansas driver's license with insurability, a good driving record, and the ability to pass background checks, fingerprinting, a physical and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High School 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and youth safely to placements and transport their belongings and documents.
• Observe safety practices; report potential safety violations; monitor facility conditions for safety.
• Keep company vehicles clean and well-maintained.
• Assist with special events.
• Maintain documentation and data on transportation and communication with all parties during transport.
• Provide services that support timely, safe outcomes for the position.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Kansas driver’s license

Good driving record

Job description

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

This position is located in Wichita, KS

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:

• 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

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

• High School 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.