Van Driver/Monitor

Afterschool Van Drivers

Part Time

Monday- Friday 1:30pm - 7:00 pm additional midday hours may be required when child(ren) have half day school attendance and on days when child(ren) are out of school.

SUMMARY:

As a Van Driver, you will transport child(ren) from school to the Afterschool Program at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis. When daily afterschool programming ends, drivers 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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 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.
• Have a valid driver's license, be insurable and have a clean driving record.
• 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• transporting youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person