Driver - Transporter

Job Description

Job Description

Join Us in Making a Positive Impact on Youths' Lives.

Job Title :             Transporter (Driver)

Reports To :         Nurse

FLSA Status :       Hourly - Per Diem Driver

Salary : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Location : Hampton, NH

MPA Transportation Transporters are professionally trained and dedicated faculty. Transporters are typically Per Diem positions who are responsible for driving students to and from appointments and home for the weekends throughout New England using company vehicles equipped with cameras and GPS location devices for safety in all of the transport vehicles. The hours vary and typically involve driving for an average of 4–6-hour trips round trip during all 7 days of the week. If you enjoy driving and interacting with students, this could be an amazing opportunity for you.

Company Background

Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”

MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescence. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.

Mission :

MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills, they need to reach their educational and social potential. we aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

Position Summary :

Responsible for timely transportation and supervision of clients during off-site appointments and authorized home visits.

• Practices 100% supervision of students.
• Ensure students appointment transportation is covered each week in partnership with the medical and clinical department.
• Celebrate and encourage student successes, reinforce positive behavior, and encourage growth from adversity.
• Engage and connect with students as a compassionate and understanding professional.
• Gain TCI certification, and practice TCI principles.
• Maintain proper control and understanding of student medications if brought on a transport.
• Utilize an understanding of ARC to provide a framework for student success.
• Manage students’ crisis with compassion and understanding, seeking positive outcomes.
• Facilitate off-site appointments with intentional and thoughtful planning.
• Attend work with punctuality and manage time effectively.
• Communicate with Behavioral Specialists about potential high-risk behaviors (if necessary).
• Practice negotiation, cooperation, and collaboration with students towards the program’s goals.
• Professionally document service delivery and behavior-related incidents in a timely manner.
• Accurately document incident reports, FYIs, pro-socials, health visit reports, etc.
• Actively gain understanding of the importance of accurate and timely documentation.
• Act as a professional and seek professional improvement.
• Manage personal stress effectively by regulation of personal agitation levels.
• Establish rapport with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Intentionally seek supervision, mentorship, and professional development.
• Connect the program’s policies to day-to-day operations and personal decision making.
• Be professional and respectful to externals including parents / guardians, any other family members, JPPO’s, CPSW’s, etc.
• Be a team player.
• Maintain a safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required :

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.

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