Van Driver

Job Description

Job Description

• Responsible for transporting students to and from school, home, and field trips
• Safely drive the assigned vehicle and obey all traffic laws
• Transport students according to the schedule received and instructions given by the Associate Director
• Assist students to and from the van
• Assist students with their bags and other belongings
• Ensure that all passengers are safely secured with the necessary restraint systems and/or seatbelts
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections as outlined on the checklist and report any needed repairs to the Associate Director immediately
• Keep accurate records as required by the Associate Director and SOC policies
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the vehicle inside and out

Qualifications/

Skills Required:

• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings and while employed pass random drug and alcohol screenings
• Must possess a valid Ohio Drivers License that is in good standing
• Must be 25 years or older
• Must maintain a good driving record
• Must have the ability and knowledge to safely operate a passenger van
• Must have the ability to assist children on and off of the van
• Must know passenger assistance procedures
• Must have the ability to secure all passengers in the vehicle using the proper restraint systems. This requires bending, stooping, kneeling, and stretching
• Must have the physical ability to help students carry school bags or supplies
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient spelling and grammar
• Attention to Detail Verbal & Written Communication
• Ability to work as a team or alone if necessary
• Demonstrate kindness and patience with children and families
• Ability to multi-task and work in stressful situations

Job Type:

• Part-time

Salary:

• From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• driving: 1 year (Required)
• transporting children in a professional setting: 1 year (Required)
• working with children in a professional setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

Save Our Children (SOC) is a non-profit, 501(C) (3) organization that was formed out of the youth ministries program at Asbury United Methodist Church, the oldest African American Church in the City of Elyria. The organization has maintained a strong
commitment to the well-being of children and teens in the community for 40 years. Save Our Children was incorporated in June of 1996 and received its tax-exempt status
from the Internal Revenue Service in June of 1996. The mission of Save Our Children is
to improve literacy, promote academic excellence, and cultivate leadership in at-risk
youth in the community.

Save Our Children (SOC) is a non-profit, 501(C) (3) organization that was formed out of the youth ministries program at Asbury United Methodist Church, the oldest African American Church in the City of Elyria. The organization has maintained a strong commitment to the well-being of children and teens in the community for 40 years. Save Our Children was incorporated in June of 1996 and received its tax-exempt statusfrom the Internal Revenue Service in June of 1996.

The mission of Save Our Children isto improve literacy, promote academic excellence, and cultivate leadership in at-riskyouth in the community.