SUMMARY:
As a Van Driver/Monitor, you will transport & monitor child(ren) from school to the Afterschool Program at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis. When daily afterschool programming ends, you will transport each child safely to their homes. We offer door-to-door service for all youth that live within the school district. You will also assist in the afterschool program between pick-up and drop-off. The hours of this position may vary depending on daily program attendance and adjustments made to routes.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Operate an organization vehicle to transport students in a safe and courteous manner while adhering to traffic laws.
- Perform daily vehicle checks, promptly reporting any maintenance issues.
- Keep an accurate log of mileage, fuel usage and other information, submit log daily.
- Follow processes for leading and loading the vans at various locations.
- Maintaining a clean, well-maintained van inside and out.
- Interact with staff, parents, and the community in general, in an effective and professional manner.
- Reasonable knowledge of federal, state, and Foundation rules, regulations, and policies related to the position.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with privacy, sensitive and important issues in a tactful and professional manner.
- Provide students with constructive behavioral and disciplinary direction for safety, order, and respect for the rights and belongings of others.
- Assist in the day-to day operations of the afterschool program during program hours. Assisting with youth and ensuring their overall safety.
- Incorporate JJK Winning In Life in everything we do
- Assist with snacks and meal distribution.
- Other duties as assigned.
* May be required to attend meetings and/or assist with work/events outside of regular scheduled hours.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma/GED required
- 3 years prior experience working with children in either a paid or volunteer capacity
- Ability to pass Criminal background check, motor vehicle check and drug test.
- Hold a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and have a clean driving record
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Communication skills – good written and oral communication skills and the ability to relate to the public and our youth.
- Decision making skills – good judgment, systemic thinking, problem solving, performance organization and time management.
- Planning skills – monitoring, organizational planning, ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth and to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Relationship skills, strong customer service, strict confidentiality, ability to build relationships, use meaningful measurements to satisfy customer needs and be a positive team player.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying.
- Requires occasional sitting and/or typing using a computer with a mouse.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner.
- Flexible schedule and willing to cover shifts due to call-offs when possible.
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.
