Van Driver and After School Counselor

Our Mission

BrightStars helps families in Rhode Island access QUALITY child care, early learning, and school-age programs. We help child care providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive. We recognize program quality and give parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education.

Van Driver and After School Counselor

Program Name:
Federal Hill House – School Age Child Care Program at Swiss Street

Program Address:
9 Courtland Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02909

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Position Description:

Overview
Federal Hill House is a nonprofit social service agency in Providence, Rhode Island. Our mission is to strengthen family and community life in Providence through education, opportunities, and support, at every stage of life.
Federal Hill House’s School Age Child Care (SACC) Program serves children ages 5 through 12. We provide summer/after school care including transportation from partner schools, afternoon snack, homework help, and enrichment clubs and activities.
FHH is a family-friendly employer and offers discounts for childcare for parents on our team.

Job Description
We are currently hiring an After School Counselor & Van Driver for our School Age Child Care.
The Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting school age children from partner schools to our program site in Federal Hill as well as work with elementary age students. They will transport up to 13 children at a time in a 15-passenger van owned by FHH. Candidate must obtain a Chauffeur’s license for this position.

Duties
-Transport children from partner schools to Federal Hill program site, ensuring safe arrival and that each child is accounted for
-Follow all traffic rules while driving
-Prioritize safety of children at all times
-Assist with the daily flow and ensure the completion of activities throughout the facility for the success of the youth
-Maintain a safe and clean van environment at all times
-Uphold all program / agency policies and procedures
-Participate in on-boarding training and orientation as well as on-going professional development
-Maintain effective interaction with colleagues
-Communicate concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
-Attend agency meetings / trainings as requested

Hours:
This position is part time with a schedule of 12.5-15 hours per week Monday through Friday between the hours of 2pm-6pm during the school year.

Qualifications:
Requirements:

-At least 25 years of age
-Clean driving record with at least three years’ driving experience
-Chauffeur’s license
-Reliability and professionalism
-Love for children
-Previous experience as a Van Driver, School Bus Driver, or in a similar role is preferred
-Ability to clear all required background checks and provide required health records & vaccinations (including flu, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Covid-19)

How To Apply:
To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobs@federalhillhouse.org or apply at www.indeed.org: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eb6ae8d13dd7e914&from=shareddesktop_copy.

Other Information:
Job type: Part time

Benefits:
-401(k)
-401(k) match
-Paid time off

Federal Hill House is committed to its diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
1) Email resume and cover letter to jobs@federalhillhouse.org. 2) Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eb6ae8d13dd7e914&from=shareddesktop_copy . 3) In person at 9 Courtland Street, Providence.

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