Transporter Technician

About the role

It’s a great feeling to work for an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves a safe, loving place to call home. We provide emergency shelter and group-home placement while working to reunite children with family, because the sooner reunification happens, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Use two-way communication radios, cell phones and other assigned equipment.
• Refrain from using a handheld cell phone while operating a vehicle.
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the event of an official request for drug or alcohol testing.
• Provide consistent, effective communication with your supervisor about transportation concerns, vehicle issues, coordination difficulties and travel-plan changes.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as requested by your supervisor.
• Model culturally and socially desired behaviors and explain them to children to facilitate learning and replication.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff in an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the service population and program operations.
• Uphold Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct, including respect for agency staff, children and community members, and comply with the required dress code at all times.
• Work irregular shifts and be available to transport the service population to 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 reach appointments and new placements on schedule.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date vehicle logs.
• Provide safe, secure and supervised transportation of assigned children.
• Meet all deadlines required by the program supervisor and federal partners.
• In 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:
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
  • Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
  • Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
  • Work effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention.
• Required – Excellent driving record for the past five (5) years.
• Must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption (condition of employment).

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits available; ask your recruiter for a complete overview.

Pay

$23.35 per hour.

Schedule

Must be able to work weekends; evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested.