Gulf Coast JFCS
Transportation Support Specialist - Part Time
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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
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 the 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
Available Shift
6:00am-10:00am
What We Offer
$20.00 per hour
Paid Time Off (PTO) based on the number of hours worked
Immediate eligibility for our 403(b) 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
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and/or families preferred
Knowledge of child development preferred
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to be dependable, flexible, and empathetic
Ability to function independently and as a team member
Ability to use verbal de-escalation skills
Ability to work in high-stress situations
Ability to work with individuals who exhibit physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviors
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage
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 spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS 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.
Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Screening Requirements:
It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse . To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit:
HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration .
Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.
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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
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 the 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
Available Shift
6:00am-10:00am
What We Offer
$20.00 per hour
Paid Time Off (PTO) based on the number of hours worked
Immediate eligibility for our 403(b) 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
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children and/or families preferred
Knowledge of child development preferred
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to be dependable, flexible, and empathetic
Ability to function independently and as a team member
Ability to use verbal de-escalation skills
Ability to work in high-stress situations
Ability to work with individuals who exhibit physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviors
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage
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 spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS 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.
Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Screening Requirements:
It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse . To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit:
HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration .
Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.
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