Pay Rate - $18.00/HR

Catholic Charities’ Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family self-sufficiency through holistic services.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Bus Driver who will be responsible providing daily transportation for the participants of the Program and for the maintenance of the vehicle.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains an awareness of child safety and takes appropriate safety precautions for children’s well-being.
• Uses positive discipline and guidance that is consistent with Head Start standards and Catholic Charities polices when need to address challenging behaviors.
• Safely and efficiently transports participants to and from the center daily following established schedule.
• Maintains security for passengers at all times, by checking to see that required restraint devices are secured prior to operation of the assigned vehicle.
• Maintains a system that ensures each child is released to the responsible adult both at home and in the classroom.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED and one year of experience driving or chauffeuring.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.
  • For vehicles under 26001 lbs. and capacity of less than 15 occupants including the driver (963500): Current MD Driver’s License.
  • For vehicles over 26,001 lbs. and capacity of more than 15 occupants including the driver (964000): CDL-PS license and minimum of one year experience driving chauffeured vehicles. Must meet age, physical examination and pre-employment drug screening requirements as defined by legislation, Catholic Charities’ policies and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must have or have the ability to become certified by Red Cross in First Aid within three months of employment.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Must also have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. irregularly.
• CDL License Required
• Experience in driving vehicles with Air Brakes

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Must have knowledge of basic automotive maintenance and of regulations governing Maryland traffic laws; and the ability to read, compute at a basic level; follow oral and written directions; plan and organize work assignments.
• Must be able to establish rapport with the public, parents, staff, and children; document information; observe children for behavioral changes; practice patience and flexibility with children, parents and staff and program needs.
• The incumbent is expected to use discretion and to be customer service oriented. The incumbent is further expected to adhere to the rules of traffic safety always placing the welfare of the passengers first; meet performance and behavioral expectations as defined by the supervisor; and to keep the supervisor informed of problems, including but not limited to, schedules, routes, parents’ concerns, or failure to adhere to the programs’ transportation guidelines; and vehicle maintenance issues.

Catholic Charities has a COVID Mandated Vaccination policy for all employees, which includes an exemption process.

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Experience

• 1 year(s): Driving school bus or chauffeured limosine

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization