Transportation/ Office Coordinator

Transportation/ Office Coordinator 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Lapeer, MI 48446 From $19.49 an hour - Part-time

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY INC. 78

reviews From $19.49 an hour -

Part-time About Us:

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, whose Mission is to provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families and communities through the best use of human and financial resources, focusing on those who are experiencing an economic hardship.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate and communicate with local transportation providers in regards to: Set up of routes and changes to routes for children dropping and adding throughout the year; Distribute new and updated child information cards for all children; Ensure all bus drivers are trained on regulations and first aid; Set up transition field trips; Schedule Onboard Road Observations with provider and staff and ensure all Bus Driver and Bus Aide observations are completed, conduct as needed; Schedule and implement bus evacuations drills; ensure all are completed in timely manner; Coordinate and communicate with bus aides and program staff in regards to: Schedule and ensure daily bus aides for each bus; Contact substitutes to aide on the bus or assist in the classroom; Set up attendance forms and distribute; collect and review for completeness and accuracy after routes; Communicate with bus aides on concerns; Schedule and observe deboarding plans; Train bus aides annually and new bus aides as needed; Ride as bus aide as needed; Notify program staff of any concerns or changes; Set up interviews and participate in interviews; Communicate with families and/or others in regards to: Coordinate pick-up and drop-off services with families' day care providers that has participating Head Start children, including completion of appropriate documents; Bus route changes; Emergency card updates/changes; Arrangements for and track "special circumstance" changes (bus escorts, etc.); Verify and track when transportation may be provided for child turning 3 years old. Document family and local transportation provider contact; Call for absences, concerns, regulations, etc.; Return parent's phone calls and emails in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism; Complete all necessary documents and distribute in a timely manner; Ensure safety at all times and Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing regulations are followed with provider and bus aides; Report/discuss areas of concern with Area Manager and Head Start staff; Maintain good phone and e-mail communication; Assist other staff as requested; Answer incoming calls and route to appropriate staff as determined by nature of call or request; Greet parents, visitors and others by offering assistance and/or announcing their arrival to appropriate staff; Attend monthly area staff meetings as required; Maintain confidentiality at all times; Participate in continuing education as required.

What We'll Love About You:

High School Diploma or equivalent and one year experience working in an office setting (typing, working knowledge of office machines, procedures, and computers) is required

What You'll Love About Us:

To help prepare you for the future: 401(k) retirement plan.

For Work/Life balance:

16 hours of personal time paid each year and sick time accrual.

Student Loans:

Employment with NEMCSA may qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Ready To Apply? Only applications through our Career portal at www.nemcsa.org will be accepted. Applications will be accepted Until Filled. Questions can be emailed to recruiter@nemcsa.org - No resumes please.

For Current Employees:

Log in to UKG, select the Menu, the MyInfo tab, down to My Career, and click Search For Jobs.

A Few Words From Legal:

The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must possess an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment.

Preferred ID types include:

Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit fingerprints will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program. Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center "Voice and TTY/TDD" 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.

Notice:

NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at www.nemcsa.org/careers.

Mission of the agency:

Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.