Youth Care Transporter

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

KVC Missouri Community Based Services in Kansas City, MO seeks a Youth Care Transporter to operate vehicles and transport clients, staff, medications, equipment, records and other items to medical and dental appointments, therapy visits, trips, and placements. You will maintain records, review vehicle operation for safety, comply with regulations, and communicate with CBS teams and guardians.

Requires a HS diploma and a valid Class E license with Auto Insurance; prior driving experience

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations with urgency and decisiveness.
• Physically capable of moving 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles to transport clients, staff, medications, equipment, records and other items to medical and dental appointments, therapy sessions, trips, and placements.
• Maintain and update records per KVC policy.
• Ensure compliance with city, county, state, licensing, Joint Commission and federal vehicle regulations.
• Coordinate with CBS staff and leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Crisis response

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Youth Care Transporter

WEST FCCM PRN Professional Kansas City, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 9697

KVC Missouri Community Based Services
Location:Kansas City, MO & surrounding areas

Job Summary

The Youth Care Transporter is responsible for operating a motor vehicle to transport clients, staff, medications, equipment, records and other items as assigned to various destinations for medical and dental appointments, therapy appointments, trips, placement changes, and any other scheduled transportation arranged by their guardian.

• Represent KVC Missouri with a positive, customer-focused attitude to maintain the organization’s service reputation.
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism when interacting with clients, providers, families, and external agencies.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and compassionately with clients, CBS teams, and external stakeholders.
• Proactively review vehicle operation and mechanical systems to minimize unplanned downtime
• Complete, maintain, and update mandatory training classes as assigned for all KVC employees and staff for CBS.
• Comply with city, county, state, licensing, Joint Commission, and federal regulations relating to vehicle operation.
• Work collaboratively with program staff, and leadership to coordinate services and resolve issues.

Task Expectations:

• Operate various forms of transportation (automobiles, vans, trucks) on the roads and highways.
• Provide clients with adequate supervision and controls.
• Maintain necessary records, following KVC policy and process, when using fleet vehicles for transportation.
• Maintain medication dispensation certification as required for childcare workers and administer medications as necessary for patients during transportation.
• Maintain trip records and delivery records as required.
• Transports documents, medications, equipment, and other items as needed to follow all HIPPA and KVC policy requirements.
• Remain on call for the purpose of transporting clients and other items as assigned.
• Communicate with Community Based Services daily to secure instructions and assignments.
• File reports on patient behaviors with workers, administrators, and directors.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid Class E Driver’s License or equivalent and Auto Insurance

Qualifications:

• Able to respond to crisis situations with an appropriate level of urgency and decisiveness.
• Ability to move 50 pounds.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Self-awareness, patience, and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Maintain an exemplary record as a safe driver with no moving traffic violations.
• Physically able to supervise and control patients.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience operating motor vehicles

Preferred Experience/Skills:

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.