Driver's Aide

Company Summary:

Designed with special needs in mind, Connecticut Transportation Systems (CTS) serves all territories throughout Connecticut. CTS is headquartered in Waterbury and has an office in Trumbull. Our drivers and aides are always friendly, courteous and are focused on making the transportation experience safe for all. We specialize in all aspects of transporting behaviorally challenged children and adults. Our staff is trained in abuse / neglect prevention and reporting, basic first aid, CPR, and only the safest driving methods.

Job Summary:

Aides for Connecticut Transportation Solutions will have the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of children and other individuals during transportation to and from various locations throughout the state. Aides should have strong communication and organizational qualities. The aide should work well independently as well as on a team that includes drivers, management, parents and school staff. It is the role of the aide to ensure all students are in appropriate safety restraints. Aides’ further responsibilities include maintaining Incident reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Get to know your student. Engage them in conversation or an activity that’s appropriate during transport
• Be seated in close proximity of the student so you can monitor and assist the student at all times.
• Maintain professional behavior and a constant line of communication with students, driver, managers, school staff and parents
• Follows and ensures mandated child restraint devise procedures, ensuring children are properly positioned and restrained.
• Advises students of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety
• Exhibits empathy and understanding of special needs students
• Responsible for attending all mandatory training sessions as directed by supervisors
• Communicate road conditions, incidents, accidents and/or emergency situations
• Operates wheelchair lift, harness and other special equipment necessary for the health and safety of students

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

Benefit

Part-Time

Medical (PPO or HSA plan)

✔ If averaging 30+ hrs/wk2

Prescription Drug Coverage

✔ If ACA-eligible2

Dental (Mutual of Omaha)

✔ Employee-paid option

Vision (Mutual of Omaha / EyeMed)

✔ Employee-paid option

Company-Paid Life & AD&D ($10,000) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 401(k) Retirement Plan

✔ Available, with possible profit sharing

Voluntary Supplemental Coverage (Life, Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness)

✔ Employee-paid, optional

1 Full-time eligibility is based on the employee’s regularly scheduled hours as defined by company policy.

2 Part-time employees who average 30 or more hours per week during the applicable measurement period are eligible for medical and prescription drug coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). - Not offered for this employment status.

Benefits are subject to change. This summarizes our current benefits for this position. Full details regarding benefits are included in the official plan documents, which govern in the event of any discrepancies. All benefits described herein are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company at any time.

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful experience working with students or individuals with special needs preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from parents, school staff and managers
• Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure clients for transport, (car seats, booster seats, seat belts, wheelchair and harnesses)
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude under stressful situations

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Competencies Required:

• Professionalism
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Flexibility
• Problem solving
• Positive Attitude
• Patience
• Respectfulness of others