Transportation Support Specialist – Part Time Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Transportation Support Specialist - Part Time position in Tampa, FL involves providing transportation and supervision to children in out-of-home care. Responsibilities include mentoring youth, crisis intervention, and maintaining positive relationships with caregivers. The role offers $20.00 per hour, Paid Time Off, 403b Savings Plan eligibility, training opportunities, and mileage reimbursement. Candidates need a high school diploma, childcare experience, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance. Gulf Coast JFCS is the organization hiring for this rewarding role.
Job Description
Transportation Support Specialist – Part Time
Location:
Tampa, FL Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Transportation Support Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for providing transportation and on-site supervision to children in out-of-home care.
Provide transportation and supervision of children to/from school, office, foster and/or group homes, and other locations in the community
Provide supervision to youth at the office, during transport, or in other community locations, as required
Provide, strengthen and maintain a positive mentoring role by developing rapport with youth under supervision
Utilize de-escalation and intervention techniques to assist in stabilizing youth in crisis
Assist other program staff and intervene in crisis situations as necessary
Attempt to create, strengthen, and maintain positive, supportive working relationships between youth, caregivers, and other professionals involved in serving the youth
Provide completed documentation for services rendered within required timeframes to case management program staff
Assist with on-call when necessary in accordance with agency policy and program procedure
Maintain client confidentiality according to established policies, federal and state statutes, by obtaining needed releases of information
Perform all other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER
$20.00 per hour
Paid Time Off (PTO) based on number of hours worked
Immediate eligibility for our403b Savings Plan with a 25% match
Continuous training and professional development opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement
An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preference given to candidates with childcare experience, experience working with teenagers, and/or experience working in the Child Welfare Dependency system.
Must have a valid driver license and auto insurance
WHO WE ARE
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly. GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
