Bus Assistant

Job Description

Supervises and responds to riders’ needs during bus ride, observes riders’ behavior and environmental situation to detect conditions which threaten riders' safety, operates and rides hydraulic lift and secures riders’ wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment, follows riders’ programming procedures when necessary, assists with riders during non-route times (e.g., field trips), assumes responsibility for riders' individual possessions during route times, performs cleaning, disinfecting, and custodial duties as necessary

Assists driver with pre and post trip vehicle inspections, assists in the boarding and departure of persons at points of embarkation and disembarkation in support of proper boarding procedures; participates in annual staff development program requirements and agency required programs, communicates to parents and staff, concerns and problems; provides input regarding safe transportation of riders.

In the event bus-assistant duties are not available to be completed, supervisor may assign alternative/additional duties: duties may include but not be limited to delivering lesson plans or other materials to student’s homes; picking up and returning equipment from student homes; assisting in class room settings; assisting on alternative transportation routes at various times of the day; completing cleaning/sanitizing duties on buses, or facilities and in other work areas; taking temperatures and distributing Personal Protective Equipment to guests as they enter a facility; assists other direct service providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities; other duties as assigned. Company Description

Helping individuals with developmental disabilities to live, learn, and work in our community.

Part-time