Transportation Specialist

About Extra Special Parents:

At Extra Special Parents (ESP), we believe every child deserves a safe home and a nurturing adult they can trust. Since our inception in 2006, our mission has been to support Virginia's foster children and families. Our network has grown to over 150 licensed active foster and adoptive families. Together, the foster parents in our community have significantly impacted the lives of countless foster children across the Commonwealth.

About the Transportation Specialist:

The Transportation Specialist assists in providing transportation services, including, but not limited to, youth transportation to and from school, court, FAPT, treatment meetings, and supervised visitation.

This is a part-time position with a commitment of about 20 hours per week. This may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Benefits for the Transportation Specialist:

• Use of company vehicles or Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year's experience providing transportation services to children and their families preferred.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license is required.
• Must meet the minimum driver guidelines and be covered by the company automobile insurance policy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe and timely transportation of clients as needed.
• Provide constant monitoring and assistance to a various number of clients at the same time, including children with special health conditions and/or disabilities.
• Enforce safety regulations, including but not limited to, safety belts and child safety seats laws.
• Obey all traffic laws and company guidelines while driving company cars, with or without a client in the vehicle
• Maintain documentation of each transport and administer written assessments or reports to the client's clinical specialist.
• Report concerning incidents or injuries immediately to a supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA requirements.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the state where the work site is located, as the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to complete pre-service and annual in-service CPR and all other training required at licensing standards, company policy and procedures, and locality