Transporter/Behavioral Specialist

REQUIREMENTS

• Employee must undergo a pre-employment physical examination. This examination will be given at the employee expense by a license physician and will include a TB test as requires by Community Care Licensing. Additionally, immunization records must be submitted per ORR regulations.
• Employee must submit to a Live Scan fingerprints process. Employee must receive clearance from Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Child Abuse Index per Community Care Licensing.
• Employee must sign a statement acknowledging the child and elder abuse and neglect reporting.
• Participate in employee orientations and ongoing training.
• Have a current California class B Driver License and automobile insurance.
• Employee must have the ability to use office machines, word processors, computers, etc. to prepare the necessary documentation, reports, etc.
• Employee shall complete a minimum of one-hour training in the area of child and elder abuse recognition, identification, assessing and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

• Coordinate schedules for all transportations to ensure that all court appearances, placements with sponsors, appointments, etc., are attended.
• Drive a passenger van, picking up and dropping UAC in accordance with established time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain order and discipline among UAC in the van and while waiting at van stops in accordance with BBFFA policies related to disciplining UAC.
• Escort UAC across streets and supervise UAC at appointments.
• Conduct daily safety inspection of van; inspect the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, taillights; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.
• Participate in the routine cleaning and servicing of the passenger van; fuel; check oil and fluid levels; clean windshield and headlamps; maintain van in clean and safe operating condition.
• Adhere to established procedures related to the release of UAC resource parents and other approved adults.
• Transport UAC to court hearings, airports, and in state locations to place with a sponsor.
• Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid as needed; conduct routine emergency evacuation drills as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to vehicle operation and condition; maintain routine records of mileage and UAC, conduct reports and others as required.
• Communicate with resource parents and staff to resolve issues or concerns as needed.
• Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.
• Coordinate for all records turned in to the Tutoring Centers to be transported daily to the main office in locked cases.
• Oversee inventory at main office and all Tutoring Centers. Order supplies for all sites, including special requests as appropriate, and arrange delivery to each site.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by Executive Director, Program Director and or Assistant Program Director.

ABILITY TO:

• Drive a passenger van safely and efficiently.
• Maintain van in clean and proper working condition.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Maintain safe discipline level among passengers.
• Learn and apply BBFFA policies and procedures related to discipline.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Learn and follow designated routes, stops and time schedules.
• Read and interpret maps.
• Administer first aid to ill or injured UAC.
• Maintain routine records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs.