Special Needs Transportation Drivers/Monitors

JOB DETAILS:

Drivers/Monitors Special Needs Transportation

Y.C.N. Transportation transports children/adults with special needs to various schools and day programs. Our mission is to provide quality service with a great deal of respect, care, compassion, sensitivity and confidentiality while providing a consistent, safe and timely transport. Our motto is Safety First, Last and Always. At Y.C.N. Transportation You Can Hear School Bells Ringing.

Drivers/Monitors Special Needs Transportation Responsibilities:

• Driver/Monitor will provide safe transportation of special needs students to and from school

• Driver/Monitor will provide direct/indirect supervision of special needs students while entrusted to your care

• Guarantee the safe loading and unloading of all students

Candidate Training Program and Duties :

Applicant must pass the following:

A valid MA Driver's License for at least 3 years*

An excellent driving record

7D License (Company will assist you in obtaining)

Must bring in Drivers License from RMV (no substitutions)* *Must have with you at time of application

Must pass a physical

Drug & Alcohol Screening (Lab)

C.O.R.I (Criminal History Board)  

Company Car (Gas included)

Must be between ages 25-70

Walk in interviews available

25-30 hours per week

Driver/Monitor applicants will spend (2) two days in a classroom at the YCN Training Center :

• Employee Orientation
• YCN Policy / Procedure
• Sensitivity Training
• Vehicle inspection & maintenance
• Emergency Equipment
• Safety Rules & Regulations
• Wheelchair operations (if applicable)
• Q & A

When an applicant has satisfactorily met all the classroom requirements they will be assigned to a certified trainer for the next (5) five days. (Hands on training)

The Driver/Monitor applicant will:

* Drive the vehicle.

* Operate the company two-way radio.

* Interpret daily schedules & routes.

* Perform daily vehicle circle checks.

* Complete logs, time sheets, other required paperwork.

* Read maps and follow written directions.

* Ask questions - get answers

At the end of this (5) five day period, the trainer must document his/her evaluation of the applicant and submit a recommendation to the management team:

(Sign-off procedure)

* More training is required. (Incomplete course)

* Assign the employee a schedule. (Passed the course)

* Dismiss the applicant. (Terminated)

Within the first (2) weeks of an applicant being hired an operational and/or safety manager will follow - up to insure that all YCN standards are understood and are being met. In essence this is another evaluation period.

All new drivers and monitors are on a probationary period

YCN Transportation is now hiring to fill a Special Needs Transportation Drivers/Monitors job. Walk in Interview available. Please contact Jennifer at YCN. See the contact information to the right of the posting.