Part Time Case Aide (Doylestown) [20-25 hrs/wk]
JOB SUMMARY
The Case Aide transports youth throughout various counties including but not limited to Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia, Lehigh, and/ or Northampton County. The Case Aide may also participate in occasional community visits and assist in accessing resources and records. This position will require direct client interaction and execution of transports, assessments, and supportive interventions in order to support delivery of child welfare services. The Case Aide will operate passenger van and other Tabor vehicles (cars) equipped for the transportation of youth and families. This position works in emergency situations as required. The weekly schedule is Monday – Friday (daytime and early evening hours that may vary according to departmental needs).
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED (required).
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year in transportation services. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism
• Ability to provide accurate and timely reports and recommendations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Strong oral and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of computer application (Microsoft Office) and ability to work with various digital information system.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and visitors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of youth and families and to cover emergencies.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate good judgement, and prioritize skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid PA driver’s license with clean driving record with ability to use own vehicle, as required.
• Must be free from any communicable/infectious diseases. Provide a valid PA child abuse clearance, FBI check and Criminal Background Check.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Transport of youth on scheduled and unscheduled appointments.
• Engages with youth and staff in a respectful and trauma-informed manner.
• Communicates with Tabor AIP Team to coordinate transportation assignments each week.
• Coordinates usage of all company-owned vehicle.
• Prepares vehicles for usage.
• Logs and tracks vehicle usage.
• Assisting youth in and out of vehicles.
• Completion of incident reports as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
Adaptability
Customer/Client Service & Support
Planning & Organizing
Time Management
Relationship Management
Initiative
Communication
Project Management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The physical and mental capacity demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
While performing the physical duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, to drive; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
This job requires not just physical abilities, but also mental capacity—embracing cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and critical thinking. Effective communication, problem solving, and decision making are essential. The job description recognizes that duties may go beyond the outlined tasks, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the position and the need for mental agility.