Company Overview
At Extra Special Parents, our commitment is to secure permanent, loving families for foster children. Our purpose is to improve their outcomes and help foster kids reach their true potential. We believe every child deserves a safe home and a nurturing adult they can trust.
Transportation Specialist
PURPOSE:
To assist Extra Special Parents with all transportation needs for our clients, including but not limited to, transporting youth to and from school, court, FAPT, treatment meetings, supervised visits and medical and dental appointments.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely and timely transportation of clients as needed.
- Provide constant monitoring and assistance to a various number of clients at the same time, including children with special health conditions and/or disabilities.
- Assist clients in and out of the vehicle as needed.
- Enforce safety regulations, including but not limited to, safety belts and child safety seats laws.
- Obey all traffic laws and company guidelines while driving company cars, with or without a client in the vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, obeying the speed limit, refraining from all phone usage of any kind during transportation of clients, ensuring clients are properly secured in child safety seats, if applicable, and are seated in the back seat if under the age of 12, etc.
- Maintain documentation of each transport and administers written assessments or reports to the client’s clinical specialist.
- Ensure all company cars are within good working order prior to providing transportation for clients.
- Report any issues with company cars immediately. These issues include but are not limited to, oil change due, low tire pressure, check engine light on, etc.
- Participate in ongoing supervision and staff development.
- Report concerning incidents or injuries immediately to a supervisor.
- Report any ethical and/or legal violations to supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of transportation and child safety seat laws.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 1 year experience providing transportation services to children and their families preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- Candidate is required to possess a valid VA state driver's license as it is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Must be available for school transportation between 6am-10am and 1pm - 4pm during the school year.
This position is remote in the community.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Company car
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
License/Certification:
- VA State Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Midlothian, VA 23113