Transportation Support Specialist - Part Time (Evening 7p-11p)

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Transportation Support Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for providing transportation and on-site supervision to children in out-of-home care.

• Provide transportation and supervision of children to/from school, office, foster and/or group homes, and other locations in the community
• Provide supervision to youth at the office, during transport, or in other community locations, as required
• Provide, strengthen, and maintain a positive mentoring role by developing rapport with youth under supervision
• Utilize de-escalation and intervention techniques to assist in stabilizing youth in crisis
• Assist other program staff and intervene in crisis situations as necessary
• Attempt to create, strengthen, and maintain positive, supportive working relationships between youth, caregivers, and other professionals involved in serving the youth
• Provide completed documentation for services rendered within the required timeframes to case management program staff
• Assist with on-call when necessary in accordance with agency policy and program procedure
• Maintain client confidentiality according to established policies, federal and state statutes, by obtaining needed releases of information
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $20.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on the number of hours worked
• Immediate eligibility for our 403 b Savings Plan with a 25% match
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and/or families preferred
• Knowledge of child development preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be dependable, flexible, and empathetic
• Ability to function independently and as a team member
• Ability to use verbal de-escalation skills
• Ability to work in high-stress situations
• Ability to work with individuals who exhibit physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviors
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.