Teen Parent Transporter - Seton Home

Job Type Full-time Description Workdays: Tuesday - Saturday Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: 1115 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX. 78210 Mission: Seton Home works to break the cycle of abuse and poverty by providing a caring home, education, and support services necessary to transform the lives of pregnant and parenting teen mothers and their children. Summary: The Teen Parent Transporter is primarily responsible for providing transportation and direct supervision to the residents residing at Seton Home. Remaining in ratio and maintaining compliance with TDFPS Minimum Standards and other contracted agencies. Pick up supplies, groceries and other items as directed by supervisor. Copy, file, and complete other minor administrative support tasks as needed. Position Responsibilities:

• *Transport residents to and from school, appointments, etc.
• *Complete daily progress notes, incident reports, activity logs, hygiene/need requests, search reports, etc. while in ratio and supervising residents daily.
• *Document and report to supervisor all serious incidents completely, accurately and in a timely manner to include vehicle accident reports.
• *Complete and maintain agency vehicle check lists monthly.
• Abide by TDFPS Minimum Standards and other required agency policies.
• Document direct client interaction services via database.
• Pick-up needed shelter supplies and groceries as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain and audit agency vehicle binder(s) bi-weekly and upload and store documentation in the appropriate shared file.
• Oversee and ensure that all documentation for transportation is maintained by all staff.
• Responsible for the up keeping of agency vehicles, monthly at minimum.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Vice President.

Competencies: Adaptability Communication Customer Service Integrity / Honesty Teamwork

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum of 1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• License and Credentials
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.
• Must provide immunization/shot records.
• Submit to a state and federal background check, Child abuse and neglect registry check, and Tuberculosis screening.
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 1-year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• Some knowledge of computer software, familiarity with or ability to utilize Extended Reach database and MS Office (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive).
• Ability to set and teach trauma informed care practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of human behavior and development preferred.
• Successful completion and implementation of SAMA.
• Possess sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served in order to help them gain skills and confidence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately in order to meet service goals.
• Ability to function independently and in a team setting.
• *Bilingual: Fluent in English/Spanish with regards to reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the spoken language.

Travel Requirements: Travel requirements for the position includes 10% local and 10% overnight. Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position. Seton Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.setonhomesa.org You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted. Salary Description $16.00 Apply Job!