Transportation Specialist at Childnet Inc

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation Planning, Route Optimization, Log Maintenance, Child Safety, Vehicle Maintenance, Safe Driving, Customer Service, Prioritization, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Suite

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. Job Summary: This position transports children to service providers, medical and dental appointments, school, family visits, placements, and other support services in addition to covering 72-hour visitations, hospital ER visits, placements and DJJ discharges. The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide. * Plan efficient transportation routes to arrive at destinations on time. * Keep the Transportation Coordinator informed of potential delays to transportation. * Maintain logs of arrival and departure times for destinations. * Care for children while they await placement or transportation. Provide for their safety, provide food if necessary, and see to their comfort. * Update information system with transportation data including children resource trip records. * Maintain vehicles in accordance with ChildNet's Fleet Safety Program and maintenance standards. * Operate vehicles safely observing all rules of the road to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the vehicle. * Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS: Years of Experience: * One (1) year of Social Services experience Education/Licenses/Certifications: * High School Diploma or GED required * Associate's degree in business preferred Abilities Required: * Ability to make complex decisions and balance the needs of stakeholders involved * Knowledge of Microsoft suite programs. Competencies: * Community: Employee is committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external families, caregivers, children, and team members. Employee remains completely focused on the safety and well-being of children. Employee demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to cooperate with others to achieve goals. * Quality: Employee can independently plan, prioritize, and complete work with accuracy, attention to detail, and in a satisfactory and consistent manner. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality and apply feedback to improve performance to achieve organizational goals. * (Self) Care: Employee can compassionately be a support for others and recognize and appreciate everyone’s efforts. Employee can promote a high level of self-care focusing on physical, mental, and emotional well-being while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Employee can prioritize self, and healthy boundaries to be able to serve the greater good. Work Environment: * Typical office environment. Offices with equipment noise. Offices with frequent interruptions. * Considerable time is spent in a vehicle in the designated catchment area. * Duties are completed in an office or virtual environment based on business needs. Local Travel: * 100% IMPORTANT NOTES: ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).

Responsibilities

This role involves transporting children to various appointments, visits, and placements efficiently while ensuring their safety and comfort during transit and waiting periods. Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed transportation logs, updating information systems, and adhering to vehicle maintenance and safety standards.