Reference #: 5001014443906van assistantThroughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
POSITION SUMMARY: The Van Assistant assists in the safe transport children to the Family School program by picking them up from their foster homes and dropping them off to Family School in the morning and then returning them their foster homes at the conclusion of the day's program.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ride in the van alongside the Van Driver and assist in picking up and delivering children to the Family School program and delivering them home after the program dayEnsure children are properly secured in their car seats or in their seat with a seatbelt by physically checking that the buckles are secure; address any behavioral or safety issues as they ariseConduct Elwyn's COVID 19 protocol with the foster/resource parent and or other adult in authority (temperature check, completion of the questionnaire) prior to placing the child in the vanComplete paperwork as requiredFill in for Teacher's Assistant if neededPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocolsPerform other duties as assignedIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Child WelfareDIRECT REPORTS: NoneCONTACTS: Program participants, foster parents, Elwyn staffEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate or equivalent preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions with input from supervisorDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and OutlookMust have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving recordPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.Throughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104Part-timeNon-UnionEducation, Child Care, Early Childhood, Mental Health, Non-Profit
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, c lor, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.