Transportation Case Aide (Bilingual)

Ctrenaissance; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Bilingual Transportation Case Aide in Connecticut. This role requires providing transportation to youth and their families while helping clients with language barriers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid driver's license. Experience in transporting children is beneficial, and bilingual skills in Spanish or Creole are a plus. The position involves adherence to safety regulations and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• One to two years' experience in transporting children or youth.
• Must have a valid driver's license and no traffic violations on record.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to youth and their families.
• Conduct Transportation Case Aide duties in Spanish and/or English.
• Maintain vehicle safety checks and documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Vehicle safety checks

General office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to youth and their families to and from LYNC programming.

Provides most of the transportation to and from services, primarily group travel based or picking up multiple youth within a common destination.

Reinforces skills while transporting youth.

Comply with all traffic laws and How's My Driving? expectations.

Complete vehicle safety checks and inspections as required.

Maintain compliance in documentation with agency and program standards.

Participates in staff meetings, supervision and other meetings assigned.

Complete all trainings timely.

Maintain mileage log and regular vehicle maintenance.

Maintain gas cards usage and receipts.

Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.

Participate in all required internal and external meetings and supervisions.

Complete all required internal and external trainings within required timeframes.

Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance measures.

Adhere to state and federal regulations, and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.

May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge Of

• Vehicle safety checks and inspections.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Assimilate new information and technology.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• One to two years' experience in transporting children or youth.
• Some knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
• Must have a valid driver's license and no traffic violations on record.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Creole a plus.

Other

• Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects and possess the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Bilingual Transportation Case Aide will conduct Transportation Case Aide duties in Spanish and/or English and assist clients with language barriers and translation in a non-clinical capacity to meet their needs.

• Interface with clients and conduct Transportation Case Aide duties in Spanish and/or English and assist clients with language barriers and translation in a non-clinical capacity to meet their needs.