Youth Transportation Specialist

Ctrenaissance; New Haven (CT); On-site; Full time

Job description

The LYNC Transportation Case Aide is responsible for transporting youth and their families to and from LYNC programming. As with all LYNC team members the Transportation Case Aide will be informed on cultural, gender and trauma responsive approaches to youth and their families.

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.