Transportation Worker

About This Role

This role primarily involves safely transporting clients for MercyFirst, an agency providing human and social services to children and families in need. The Transportation Worker will ensure timely and safe client movement while adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Uphold MercyFirst's Mission, Core Values, and Sanctuary Commitments
• Comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Conduct all work in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain good attendance and report to work on time
• Complete attendance records accurately
• Safeguard confidential information
• Successfully complete minimum training requirements, including Mandated Reporter, Trauma Informed Care, PHI, First Aid, CPR, Basic Child Development, Client Engagement, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• Communicate accurate information in a timely manner to supervisors
• Accurately complete job-related documentation in a timely manner
• Communicate in a professional manner to children, families, peers, and outside agencies/vendors
• Demonstrate cultural competence
• Demonstrate a willingness to take on new responsibilities and adapt to changing needs
• Continually seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and agency
• Organize tasks, data, and work area
• Manage time effectively
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients
• Safely transport clients, families, and visitors as assigned
• Obey all traffic rules and regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic of emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities
• Facilitate the exchange of health information and documentation of care received by the child in the community
• Ensure required documentation received before and at appointments remains secure
• Report all information to AOD and Health Office
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• No specific experience is required; prior experience with children and adolescents is preferred (paid or unpaid)

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with children and adolescents

Benefits

Certifications