Lead Transporter

nphosting; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections in Harlingen, Texas is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team. The role involves transporting the service population to appointments and placements, complying with safety protocols, and maintaining logs.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with the position offering comprehensive benefits starting on day one. The role operates weekdays with weekend availability, and requires a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Excellent driving record for the past five years.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Operate two-way radios, cell phones and other equipment as assigned, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Refrain from using handheld cell phones while operating a vehicle.
• Provide safe, secure transportation of the service population to appointments, court hearings and placements.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs and calendars for children's travel needs.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Harlingen, Texas.

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Hourly Rate: $28.65 an hour.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: 7am-5pm Must be able to work weekends

Academic Req: Required - High school diploma, or equivalent

Certifications : First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required - Excellent driving record for the past five (5) years

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Use two-way communication radios, cell phones and other equipment as assigned.
• Refrain from ever using a handheld cell phone while operating a vehicle.
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the event an official request, testing for drugs and alcohol.
• Provide consistent and effective communication with supervisor for any transportation concerns or needs including vehicle issues, coordination difficulties and change in travel plans.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

• Work irregular shifts, irregular days and be available when required to transport the service population to assigned destinations including emergency evacuations, medical/dental appointments, court hearings and off-campus outings.
• Maintain a calendar that tracks and coordinates children's travel needs to ensure they get to appointments and new placements on schedule.
• Maintain accurate and up to date vehicle logs.
• Provide safe, secure, and supervised transportation of the service population assigned to this position for transport.
• Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to:
  1. a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
  2. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
  3. c. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
  4. d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
  5. e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
  6. f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status,