EnCircle’s Transitional Foster Care program is seeking a Transportation Specialist to transport our clients in Richmond and surrounding counties/cities for approximately 25-30 hours per week. An agency vehicle will be provided. The primary responsibility of our Transportation Specialist is to provide transportation for children to and from our learning center for their daily education. The Transportation Specialist may also assist with field trips 1-2 times a month and may also be assigned clerical or other office related tasks as needed when not driving our clients.

This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements. This position reports to the office daily in person.

EnCircle requires all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are hired, we will require you prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are willing to be vaccinated subject to applicable laws.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Clean driving record, with at least 5 years of driving experience.
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approximately 25 -30 hours a week, agency vehicle provided.
  • 30–60-minute route depending on traffic and location of clients in Richmond and surrounding counties.
• Work Monday through Friday
  • Morning shift 6AM to 9AM
  • Afternoon shift 3:30PM to 6:30PM
• Ensure the child’s safety while in care.
• Attend training as required by supervisor.
• Transport children to and from the learning center daily.
• Transport children on field trips 1-2 times a month.
• Report transportation problems that occur and impede timely transportation requests.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Why you'll love working at enCircle:

We offer a competitive wages starting at $15 per hour.