Teacher's Assistant I/Van Driver - Pediatrics

Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Van Driving Hours: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM & 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM

• Classroom Hours 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay: TBD

Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

See Job Summary below for Teacher's Assistant I & Van Driver

SUMMARY FOR TEACHER'S ASSISTANT I

Responsible for direct and indirect care, and education of children. This includes goals and objectives in plans of care. Creates and maintains an environment conducive to the proper care, education, and safety of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties include the following but are not considered an inclusive list.

• Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs are met. See Attachment.

• Creates and maintains an environment based on ITERS/ECERS standards, sustaining a rating of 4 or higher in DD classrooms and a 5 in ABC/ABCSS classrooms.

• Assists with implementation of plans of care by following FCC procedure for collecting data and creating quality daily progress notes in Credible.

• Directly always supervises children.

• Works cooperatively with parents/staff members to ensure positive, productive atmosphere.

• Stays informed of child's record in Credible to ensure only authorized persons pick up child

• Actively engages with children.

• Maintains DHS/ABC and DDS staff/child ratios reports out of ratio to supervisor immediately.

• Completes required progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner.

• Collects Work Sampling and Ounce data on assigned ABC/ABCSS children.

• Maintains current certification in Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control by attending annual courses and serves as First Responder for Preschool.

• Ensures that timesheet in payroll system accurately reflects times worked and is up to date.

• Actively participates in weekly, monthly, and annual staff meetings as arranged by supervisor.

• Attends all training activities as required by Administration, licensing units, and/or supervisor.

• Participates in minimum 15 hours in-house and/or outside Early Childhood training annually as required, including out-of-town/overnight travel as required. For staff working in an ABC/ABCSS classroom, at least 30 hours of training must be acquired annually.

• Performs additional duties as assigned to the position. Example: Car rider, morning care, aftercare, bus loading/unloading, etc.

• Assists with and attends parent functions as scheduled.

• Reports any abuse/neglect signs to a supervisor as soon as possible after discovery.

• Follows chain of command by reporting to immediate supervisor for all issues.

• Always follows FCC Policy/Procedures manual and minimum licensing requirements for childcare centers

• Comply with all DHS regulations contained within DHS Handbook.

• Other duties may be assigned.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

SUMMARY FOR VAN DRIVER

Provides safe transportation for the clients and completes required documentation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties include the following but are not considered an inclusive list.

• Provide safe transportation

• Completes Pre-Trip Inspections prior to each route.

• Checks buses at end of morning/afternoon routes to ensure no child remains on bus.

• Assists with taking children to their classrooms.

• Turns in all documentation daily which includes but limited to: Transportation Log, Pre-Trip Inspections, Transportation Roster.

• Maintains bus binder that includes required documentation: seating chart, up to date client information, emergency procedures, and vehicle accident procedures/forms.

• Ensure up to date client information is in the bus binder when transporting clients. This includes client face sheets listing authorized person(s) to take a child from the bus, Parent Consent for Medication Administration and Emergency Treatment form, printed maps to every client’s home. Turn in gas receipts at the end of each month.

• Complete and turn in monthly inspections on assigned vehicles, if appropriate, on the last working day of the month.

• Immediately reports all transportation related incidents to supervisor.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings.

• Complete all required training in a timely manner.

• Submits Work Orders on vehicle maintenance requests and other problems.

• Complete minor vehicle maintenance tasks.

• Assist in scheduling/delivering/picking up vehicles at shop.

• Follows FCC and FPS policies and procedures.

• Maintains current and valid AR Driver’s License and ensures the HR Department has a copy of this for their files. A CDL may be required for this position.

• Other duties as assigned

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall comply with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPPA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.

• Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.

• Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.