Urban League Empowering Communities

of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. Changing Lives

JOB TITLE:Van Driver

DEPARTMENT:Education & Family Development

REPORTS TO:School Age Coordinator/Master Teacher

APPROVED BY:Shani Nealy, Senior VP of Administration (May 2017)

PAY RATE: $9 - $14/hour

SCHEDULE:Monday- Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm (Schedule varies during summer months).

DATE:Open: May 3, 2017 Closed: May 26, 2017

APPLY:Email resumes to: (No phone calls, please).

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Van driver position is part-time with hours generally between 2:00pm-6:30pm, Monday-Friday. This position is designed to assist and support the Education & Family Development program. Works with direct supervisor to establish transporting routes and ensuring the vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from vehicle. Maintains vehicle in good condition, including having repairs completed, cleaning , fueling and inspecting of vehicle for safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist studentsby providing asafe loading and unloading from van.
  • Attend safety meeting and trainings for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting professional development requirements.
  • 20 hours of annual training as required by the Department of Human Services.
  • Maintain a current First Aid/CPR card
  • Drives van for transporting students on routes from school and afterschool program in a safe and timely manner.
  • Prepare documentation and reports to direct supervisor incidents, inspection, passenger misconduct, mileage, etc.
  • Maintains van both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
  • Perform daily vehicle maintenance inspection.
  • Assisting in routine student activities such as snack/meals, clean-up/set-up, field trips, hands on projects, instruction, teaching materials and equipment.
  • Meets the annual objectives/goals.
  • Assist with tracking program services, progress, and results in agency’s outcomes data management tool.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must be able to pass a background check, have CPR/First Aide training and possess or obtain the Safe Kids with 15 passenger van training. Applicant must demonstrate strong leadership qualities, a commitment to improving the lives of youth and an appreciation for a variety of learning styles. Applicants must be able to react to stressful situations that could save a child’s life. Applicants should be well organized and responsive to students’ needs. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of a variety of teaching techniques and sound discipline techniques to ensure a safe environment for students.Specific skills required satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safe driving practices and van maintenance repair knowledge. Must be able to communicate and promote a positive interaction with diverse student groups.Must have strong group management skills with children.Must be punctually and have a valid Oklahoma Drivers License and at least 3 years of successful employment in related position is preferred, but not required. Combination of education and work experience can be substituted.

3900 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.* Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Tel (405) 424-5243 * Fax (405) 424-3382 *