S-1385-7

Job Title: Program Aide - OMJST

Worksite Location: 1366 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44714

Number of Openings: 1

How to Apply:

APPLY DIRECT to Stark County Community Action Agency using the following information:

Mail resume to:

Stark County Community Action Agency

1366 Market Ave. N

Canton, OH 44714

OR

Email resume to: hr@sccaa.org

OR

Fax resume to: (330) 454-6850

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

Job Description: The Stark County Community Action Agency in Canton, OH, has a full-time Program Aide opening.

Position Concept:

To support Head Start program staff in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children during bus transportation and at the center.                                                                           

Duties:

• Ride the bus with the Bus Driver daily to pick up and take home all children assigned to the route. Support the Bus Driver in maintaining vehicle rules.
• Assist children on and off the bus. Assist children in fastening and securing seat belts and child restraints.
• Use developmentally appropriate methods to monitor and support passenger behavior to ensure safety.
• Maintain an active seating chart.
• Responsible for obtaining needed medications from classroom for transportation from school, delivering to parent or storing in bus garage and returning to classroom teacher upon delivery to school.
• Conduct thorough child count during transportation and post-trip.
• Ensure chain of custody (child count form) is signed by parents and education staff.
• Ensure that children are released only to authorized individuals listed on the Child Information Form or signed addendums.
• Maintain developmentally appropriate preschool practices when interacting with children. Use age-appropriate techniques to maintain safe transport of children.
• Conduct monthly safety drills as required with the Bus Driver.
• Complete required paperwork and reports as directed by Transportation Manager.
• Maintain safe workplace environment in the bus garage area in accordance with regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Assist in classrooms as needed for coverage under the direction of the Center Manager.
• Report all vehicle maintenance concerns or safety hazards to Transportation Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas for children, families, staff and records.
• Attend all required trainings and in-services.
• Adhere to agency personnel policies and procedures and Head Start performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical required. A physical ability exam must be passed annually.
• A current, valid driver’s license is required. Current personal vehicle insurance coverage is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist children on and off the bus. Pushes, lifts, bends, reaches, sits, walks during work hours. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes.

Details: Full time. First Shift (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). 40 hours/week. Monday through Thursday. $15.36/hour.

Qualifications: High school diploma / GED. Must have at least 5 years of experience. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Driver’s License Requirement(s): Must have a valid driver’s license.

Available Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan Other Than 401(k).

Pre-Employment Testing: Criminal Background Check, Drug Testing, Physical Examination.

OMJ Staff Contact: RC2