Transporter Technician at Compass Connections in Robstown, Texas

Job Description:

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!


Academic Req: Required - High school diploma, or equivalent


Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention


Work experience: Required - Excellent driving record for the past five (5) years


Must be Bilingual (English & Spanish)


Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:


1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.


2. Use two-way communication radios, cell phones and other equipment as assigned.


3. Refrain from ever using a handheld cell phone while operating a vehicle.


4. Cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the event an official request, testing for drugs and alcohol.


5. Provide consistent and effective communication with supervisor for any transportation concerns or needs including vehicle issues, coordination difficulties and change in travel plans.


6. Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.


7. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.


8. Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.


9. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.


10. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.


11. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.


Other Responsibilities:


1. Work irregular shifts, irregular days and be available when required to transport the service population to assigned destinations including emergency evacuations, medical/dental appointments, court hearings and off-campus outings. 2. Maintain a calendar that tracks and coordinates children's travel needs to ensure they get to appointments and new placements on schedule.


3. Maintain accurate and up to date vehicle logs.


4. Provide safe, secure, and supervised transportation of the service population assigned to this position for transport.


5. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.


6. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.


Requirements:


1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.


2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.


3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.


4. Demonstrate the ability to:


a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.


b. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.


c. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.


d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.


e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.


5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.


• Here at Compass Connections, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!


• Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.


• Compass Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Compass Connections, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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