School Transportation Driver - Walsh Campus

Mercy, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Mercy, Inc. is seeking a responsible School Transportation Driver for the Walsh Girls Campus in Chicago, IL. This part-time role entails safely transporting youth to and from school and managing the environment within the van.

Applicants should be at least 21 years old, have a High School degree or GED, and possess a valid Illinois driver's license. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 6:45-8:45 am and 2-4 pm during the school year, offering an hourly pay of $22.00.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Practical experience working with youth in a work or volunteer setting.
• Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver's license.
• Ability to drive a van and maintain a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for youth while following agency policy.
• Manage the milieu in the van while transporting youth.
• Communicate with Education & Career Resources team about conflicts and delays.
• Record and coordinate Agency transportation paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Judgment and discretion

Education

High School degree or GED

Job description

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School Transportation Driver - Walsh Campus

Walsh Girls Campus, Chicago, IL, US

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The School Transportation Driver acts as a responsible and reliable role model for the Youth while carrying out the task of safely driving youth to and from school each day throughout the school year. To support, implement and uphold the policy and philosophy of the program and the Agency.

In this Role, you will:

• Provide safe transportation for youth or young adults while following agency policy and state laws.
• Manage the milieu in the van while transporting youth.
• Communicate promptly and accurately within the program/Agency and with external bodies, i.e., scheduling conflicts with the Education Resources team, program Day Coordinators, schools, receptionist, etc.
• Communicate with Education & Career Resources team about specific messages school personnel relay and/or any scheduling conflicts and/or delays in getting youth to school on time.
• Record and coordinate Agency transportation paperwork (i.e. communication log, vehicle reports, etc.)
• Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
• Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency.

What we need from you:

• At least 21 years of age.
• High School degree or GED
• Practical experience working with youth in a work or volunteer setting.
• Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license at all times and follow agency policy and state law while driving.
• Ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the department of Children and Family Services.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and professional journals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance.
• Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.

Basic Information / Schedule Details

This is a Part-Time, not eligible for benefits role

Monday-Friday 6:45-8:45am and 2-4pm on weekdays during the school year.

Pay: $22.00 Hourly

Locations: Walsh (Girls) campus - 11600 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Inclusion and Diversity