Child Care Transportation Specialist- Tarrant County

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Function :

To provide safety, basic childcare, transportation, a supportive experience, and provide empathic adult guidance to clients. The job requires sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and ability to function without close supervision.

Working Conditions :

Exposure to children with behavior problems, including possible physical aggression. Exposure to illness and blood. The position is sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Exposure to Confidential Information

Maintain confidentiality & follow policies related to personal records & client records.

Key Expectations / Responsibilities :

Values :

• Maintain high ethical standards which are outlined in the ACH Child and Family Services Code of Ethics.
• A commitment to empowering others to solve their problems.
• Value a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and / or service providers and professionals.
• The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
• The ability to set appropriate limits.
• Represent ACH in a professional manner at all times.

Maintain Client in the Program :

Policies and Procedures of Agency and Program :

Deadlines :

Program Operations :

Youth Care and Support :

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Requirements :

Education : High School diploma or GED required; A Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience : Childcare and positive guidance of youth in a child placing agency, residential or professional setting

Functional : Oversee the physical care, basic needs, medical and emotional care, transportation needs and overall safety of clients in care. Use and support a Trauma Informed Care model. Responsible for completion of duties such as meal attainment, laundry, general organization of supplies, food storage, household cleanliness, and assurance of health and safety standards. Must be able to provide care to children with no on-sight supervision and demonstrate capacity to utilize judgment as to when supervision is needed and to take initiative to make that contact timely. Based on client transportation needs, working hours will include morning, daytime, and evening. Overnight, weekends, and Holidays will likely occur based on needs. Must be available as needed, on a flexible schedule to provide supervision to children who are waiting on placement. Must be able to transport children, have reliable transportation with a minimum of liability. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be able to operate a multi-passenger vehicle. A minimum of 2 years of valid driving experience is required. Must have a driving record, which is within the guidelines of the insurance underwriter.