Job Description
The aide assists the van driver in safely transporting clients to and from Day Program. An aide is needed on the van with students and/or individuals that have an IEP or other special circumstances.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for redirecting behaviors and physical safety of individuals while in transportation
- Assist in loading and unloading special needs individuals and to monitor their ride to and from Day Program
- Assist in managing the seating of the passengers so that everyone is safe and secure.
- Basic first aid
- Basic record keeping
- Oral and written communication skills
- Health and safety regulations
- Attend safety meetings
- High School diploma or equivalent
DISPATCH REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
- Tact
- Must be patient and courteous with others, including, but not limited to parents, coworkers, and the general public
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Reaching, pulling and pushing to open van doors or windows
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally
- Ability to monitor passengers and safely operate a vehicle
- Should be in good physical condition to be able to secure wheelchair students (including tie downs), strapping a child into a car seat or booster seat, hooking up a child in a safety vest or fastening a seat belt
- Must check inside vehicle daily, front to back for any children or articles left behind
- Should be able to pick up a car seat either drag or carry a child out of the vehicle in an emergency
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in outdoor environment (Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions)
Job Tags
Part time, Seasonal work,