Transportation Aide
THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH
Summary
Provides safe, supportive, and respectful transportation assistance for a high-needs student participating in a Special Education program.
Job description
Position Summary
Provides safe, supportive, and respectful transportation assistance for a high-needs student participating in a Special Education program.
- Assisting the student with boarding, exiting, and safely transitioning to and from transportation
- Monitoring the student's behavior and well-being during travel
- Following individualized safety and behavioral procedures
- Communicating effectively with the driver, school staff, and family as appropriate
- Maintaining a calm, structured environment
- The Transportation Aide may also assist with mobility needs, personal care as assigned, securing adaptive equipment, and responding appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns in accordance with school policies and the student's individualized plan
Physical Demands
- Ability to reach above and below the waist
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
- Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
- Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
- Some stooping and squatting
Sensory Abilities
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
Temperament
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work with students
- Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Experience
Must be restraint trained
Work Environment
- Morning pick up at client's home and transport to local school building.
- 1-3 hours, M-F
Requirements
- Must be restraint trained
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work with students
- Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Ability to reach above and below the waist
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
- Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
- Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
- Some stooping and squatting
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
Company overview
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and family support services. Operating within the health and human services sector, this organization focuses on delivering therapeutic interventions, counseling, and support programs designed to strengthen families and promote youth development. Their mission centers on creating healthier communities through accessible mental health care, family preservation services, and youth empowerment initiatives. The organization likely offers a range of services including individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, parenting support, and community outreach programs. As a nonprofit entity, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth plays a crucial role in addressing mental health disparities and providing essential support systems for vulnerable populations. Their work contributes to building resilient families and supporting positive youth development through evidence-based practices and community-centered approaches.