Transporter Technician

About the Role

Compass Connections is dedicated to providing emergency shelter and group home placement for children, with a focus on reuniting them with their families. We are hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team in Harlingen, Texas, and make a difference in the lives of children.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Use two-way communication radios, cell phones, and other assigned equipment.
• Refrain from using handheld cell phones while operating a vehicle.
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities for official requests and drug/alcohol testing.
• Maintain consistent communication with the supervisor regarding transportation concerns or needs.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Model culturally and socially desired behaviors for children.
• Implement safety protocols, including emergency evacuations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards of conduct.
• Transport children to appointments, court hearings, and off-campus outings.
• Maintain a calendar for children's travel needs and vehicle logs.
• Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents for foster care programs.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications.
• Excellent driving record for the past five years.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Respond sensitively to cultural and socio-economic characteristics of the service population.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities efficiently.
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate computer literacy and knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits available.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $23.35

Schedule

7am-5pm, including weekends and holidays as needed.