Be a part of building great futures with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South was formed through a dynamic merger of local Club organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts. Our approach to driving systematic change is to address issues that negatively impact youth head-on, talking early and often about the importance of overcoming peer-pressure and breaking free from generational cycles of opportunity. We believe in an interdisciplinary approach to youth development, and so we work to address the root causes of the challenges facing our region’s youth.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the transportation of children enrolled in the Club programs from designated schools to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South sites.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Transport children from designated schools to Club sites.
- Monitor all children while transporting to the Club sites.
- Provide open communication with parents, children, and staff to assure highest standards of care are being met.
- Responsible for record keeping including attendance, vehicle logs, and fleet maintenance documents.
- Participate in promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules.
- Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Current knowledge of state and Club standards and regulations specific to MA Department of Early Education and Care.
- Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Commitment to professionalism including high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals and take ownership for results.
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
- Willing to provide instruction during daily programming times and occasional night and weekend hours. This position does not provide for remote work options.
- Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training timelines.
- Valid Massachusetts Class D license & 7D transportation license.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COMPETENCIES:
- Engaging Community: Builds bridges beyond our walls to ensure our Clubs’ work is community-focused, welcoming of all, and providing wide-reaching community benefits.
- Inclusion: Values all people (members, families, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, etc.) for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
- Communication & Influence: Listens to understand and expresses self effectively (in written and verbal communications) in ways which engage, inspire, inform, and build commitment to our mission.
- Program/Project Management: Ensures program/project budgetary and impact goals are achieved.
- Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Clubs’ work and impact in the community and on members.
- Developing Self & Others: Develops self (skills and actions) and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
- Teamwork & Cooperation: Demonstrates ability to work productively and cooperatively with others at all levels to achieve individual and collective goals for impact. Understands and manages external emotions effectively in all situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Please note: Vehicles are not available for personal use. You will need to provide your own transportation to and from your work site.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you had a Massachusetts driver's license for a minimum of 3 years?
- The minimum age requirement for this role is 21 years of age. Do you meet that requirement? Please answer yes or no.
- Do you have a valid 7D driver's license?
License/Certification:
- MA Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Taunton, MA 02780 (Required)
Work Location: In person
