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School Transportation DriverMercy Home For Boys and • Chicago, IL, US
School Transportation Driver

School Transportation Driver

Mercy Home For Boys and • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team today! At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we are dedicated to empowering Youth, fostering hope, and creating brighter futures. Our mission is to be advocates, educators, coaches, and role models for the Youth we serve. We strongly believe that every young individual deserves a chance to thrive and reach their full potential.

As one of the Top 100 Places to Work in Chicago according to the Chicago Tribune for the past thirteen consecutive years, Mercy Home prides itself on prioritizing the growth and well-being of our team. We provide comprehensive training as well as ongoing professional development opportunities throughout your time here.

If you're passionate, driven, and dedicated to making the world a better place, then we want you on our team. The committed workers at Mercy Home provide healing, guidance, and opportunity to young men and women in need.

How You’ll Make an Impact :

The School Transportation Driver acts as a responsible and reliable role model for the Youth while carrying out the task of safely driving youth to and from school each day throughout the school year. To support, implement and uphold the policy and philosophy of the program and the Agency.

In this Role, you will :

  • Provide safe transportation for youth or young adults while following agency policy and state laws.
  • Manage the milieu in the van while transporting youth.
  • Communicate promptly and accurately within the program / Agency and with external bodies, i.e., scheduling conflicts with the Education Resources team, program Day Coordinators, schools, receptionist, etc.
  • Communicate with Education & Career Resources team about specific messages school personnel relay and / or any scheduling conflicts and / or delays in getting youth to school on time.
  • Record and coordinate Agency transportation paperwork (i.e. communication log, vehicle reports, etc.)
  • Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
  • Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency.

What we need from you :

  • At least 21 years of age.
  • High School degree or GED
  • Practical experience working with youth in a work or volunteer setting.
  • Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license at all times and follow agency policy and state law while driving.
  • Ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the department of Children and Family Services.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and professional journals.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance.
  • Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.
  • Basic Information / Schedule Details

    This is a Part-Time, not eligible for benefits role

    Mon-Fri 7-9am & 1 : 30-4pm during the school year. Afternoon flexibility required.

    Pay : $21.00 Hourly

    Locations : West Loop (boys) campus- 1140 W. Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60607

    For information on benefits please follow this link- https : / / www.mercyhome.org / working -mercy-home-2 / benefits /

    Why You Will Love Working Here :

    At Mercy Home, our commitment to providing the best care for the Youth we serve extends to ensuring our team receives top-of-the-line training and professional development.

    We are a Top Workplace as awarded by the Chicago Tribune.

    Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Inclusion and Diversity

    Visit us at www.mercyhome.org / jobs

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