Job description

The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth and adults, and has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team of dedicated professionals today!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: As a Bilingual Youth Travel Escort, you will make it your mission to provide humble care and service to unaccompanied children, while you are accompanying them on domestic flights and via ground transportation from designated locations to meet with the child and the child's sponsor). During these trips, the Youth Travel Escort use their language skills to communicate in a way that is culturally sensitive, while fostering a safe and comfortable environment.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age
• Bilingual Spanish and English fluently
• Ability to travel frequently and must be flexible to work holidays, weekends, and multiple shift options
• Prior experience driving a passenger vehicle
• Valid driver's License

All direct staff must have proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route.

• Varicella 2 doses (at least 4 weeks apart)
• MMR 2 doses (at least 4 weeks apart)
• T-Dap complete primary vaccination series completed at childhood, 1 T-Dap dose in adulthood
• Influenza, 1 dose annually during flu season
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

All of the responsibilities listed below are considered essential functions of this position. Additionally, this position is expected to ensure that the core operating values and the strategic direction of the agency are adhered to.

1. Coordinate travel arrangements to and from various predetermined locations.
2. Coordinate escort services with other ORR staff members and the child's sponsor.
3. Travel to various locations in order to escort children.
4. Drive a vehicle or passenger van in order to transport children safely from one location to another.
5. Participate in the routine cleaning and servicing of the passenger van as requested.
6. Review and arrange all transportation paperwork inclusive of driver logs, flight information, trip reports and invoices.
7. Record mileage that is essential for fuel tax entries and quarterly reporting
8. Document all travel, and services provided in a consistent and timely manner.
9. Practice safe and defensive driving practice and obey all of the required student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
10. Maintain order and discipline among passengers while traveling and waiting at stops in accordance with the program policies related to monitoring and disciplining unaccompanied children.
11. Conduct safety inspection of vehicles to include inspecting the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, and taillights.
12. Report mechanical malfunctions or other concerns as they are identified.
13. Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines.
14. Administer first aid as needed.
15. Conduct routine emergency vehicle evacuation drills as assigned
16. Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned 
17. Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Activity

• Must be able to drive a vehicle and passenger van for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to travel to a variety of different locations.
• Must be able to travel by airplane including long and frequent flights including intra and interstate travel.
• Must perform a wide range of physical movements such as lift, carry, push, pull, bend, sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, and crawl
• Must be able to receive variable requests by email and/or telephone at various times during the week in order to provide child escort and travel services and respond in a timely and expeditious manner.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics that may be described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties and responsibilities. Any requirement may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Confidentiality and Privacy

Adheres to all legal parameters for ensuring and maintaining clients' confidentiality including HIPAA, State and Federal laws.

The Village Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $23.00/hr, non-exempt

Schedule: On call, Per Diem

Work Location: In person