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Description:  Why join UCS?Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County.As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners—a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies—we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community. 

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

· Competitive pay

· Generous paid time off

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Retirement plan with employer match

· Employer paid life insurance

· Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Career development opportunities

· Free clinical supervision towards licensure

· Loan repayment and tuition assistance program

· Award winning worksite wellness program

· An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.

· Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Provides bus transportation for enrolled children in a safe and timely manner. Acts as a liaison between the program and parents by communicating effectively, as well as retrieving and disseminating documentation that goes back and forth between school and the parents.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.0 TRANSPORTATION

Transports children to and from program daily, and field trips when scheduled. Assists in providing required pedestrian/safety trainings to parents, children, bus monitor, and staff within the first 30 days of school annually and as mandated by federal and state regulations. Conducts emergency evacuation drills at least three times per year, as scheduled. Maintains vehicle cleanliness daily and provides vehicle inspections and reports to facilities and transportation supervisor daily, weekly, and monthly as required. Ensures regulation binder is up to date at all times and stored meeting FERPA requirements.

2.0 RECORD KEEPING

Maintains records for each bus family as required, including all emergency contacts and procedures. Keeps record of contacts with parents by entering case notes into the Child Plus database and sharing information with appropriate staff. Maintains daily inspection logs for the bus, daily attendance logs for children, and all records pertaining to CDL. Produces timesheets and UCS facility / maintenance inspections and requests weekly and in an accurate and timely manner. 

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Valid Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus Driver and Passenger Endorsements, or able to obtain one within 6 months from date of hire.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Typing and navigating Word and Child Plus or other program-specific databases to childcare programs
• Email / Microsoft Office/ Outlook use

Requirements:

Compensation details: 17.89-24.6 Hourly Wage

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