- This position is 28 hours a week and the schedule varies each day depending on needs.
Looking for More Than a Job? Join a Mission That Changes Lives.
At the Presbyterian Home for Children, you won't simply come to work—you'll become part of a mission that has been transforming lives since 1868.
Every day, our team provides hope, healing, safety, and opportunity to children, young adults, and families facing homelessness, abuse, neglect, poverty, and other life challenges. Whether you're working directly with those we serve or supporting our mission behind the scenes, your work truly matters.
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to use their talents to make a meaningful difference. If you're searching for a career with purpose—where every day is an opportunity to change a life—you may be exactly who we're looking for.
About the Presbyterian Home for Children
The Presbyterian Home for Children is a ministry of the Presbyterian Churches of Alabama dedicated to strengthening children, young adults, and families through compassionate care, education, housing, and supportive services. Our programs provide individuals with the tools, encouragement, and resources they need to build brighter futures.
We are proud to be accredited by EAGLE, the world's only faith-based accrediting body dedicated exclusively to ministries serving children. This accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence, accountability, and providing the highest quality care to those entrusted to us.
Why You'll Love Working Here
When you join our team, you'll find more than competitive pay and excellent benefits—you'll find purpose.
At the Presbyterian Home for Children, you'll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that changes lives
- A faith-based, mission-driven culture
- Supportive and collaborative coworkers
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a lasting impact on children, families, and our community
Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to support the mission of the Presbyterian Home for Children by providing exceptional service, professionalism, and compassionate care in all aspects of the role. The successful candidate will contribute to a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment while working collaboratively with residents, students, families, volunteers, coworkers, and community partners to help transform lives through hope, healing, and opportunity.
This is more than a career. It's a calling to make a difference.
The Part-Time Transporter/Housekeeper Inspector is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation for residents while promoting a clean, safe, and well-maintained living environment. This position conducts routine housekeeping inspections, provides residents with instruction and coaching in independent living and housekeeping skills, monitors the condition of agency property, and assists with other operational needs of the Transitional Housing programs. The individual must demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and treat all residents with dignity and respect.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Schedule and transport clients to appointments.
· Perform housekeeping inspections, instruct, and assist clients with housekeeping tasks.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Qualifications, Education & Experience:
The candidate needs to have a high energy level, the ability to work independently and with a team, and the ability to work on weekends as required.
A High School Diploma is required.
Must have a valid Alabama driver’s license.
Eligible to be covered by the Presbyterian Home for Children’s auto insurance,
Must be able to pass a 12 panel drug screen.
Must be able to pass an ABI/FBI background check through fingerprinting.
A Child Abuse and Neglect check will also be completed and must be passed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain and use a transportation calendar to schedule resident appointments and transportation needs. Whenever possible, combine transportation runs to maximize efficiency.
- Safely transport residents to appointments, employment, meetings, and other approved destinations as assigned.
- Ensure the primary agency vehicle is kept clean, organized, and ready for use at all times.
- Promptly report any vehicle maintenance concerns, damage, or mechanical issues to the staff.
- Notify staff when the vehicles require fuel.
Housekeeping Inspections
- Conduct weekly evening housekeeping inspections of all assigned cottages and apartments.
- Provide residents feedback and instructions to help improve housekeeping and independent living skills.
- Provide one-on-one housekeeping instructions to any resident who fails the same housekeeping standard on three consecutive inspections.
- Create and maintain a housekeeping inspection schedule for each cottage and apartment and provide a copy to the appropriate Case Manager.
- Complete a housekeeping inspection form for each resident, provide a copy to the resident, and submit a copy to the resident's Case Manager for the client file.
- Conduct two evening walkthroughs of the apartments/buildings during each assigned shift to monitor housekeeping and general cleanliness. Document findings and provide residents with corrective guidance when necessary.
Facility Responsibilities
- Inspect the playground area to ensure the wicker chair cushions are properly stored under the playground pavilion after use.
- Assist residents who have locked themselves out of their building, room or apartment by providing the resident a key to enter.
Transportation Responsibilities
- Transport residents to Diaper Row every other month on the first Saturday, as scheduled.
- Perform additional transportation duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the Transitional Housing Programs.
Work Schedule
- Work hours will vary based on the transportation, inspection, and needs of the programs and may include evening and weekend assignments.
Pay: Up to $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Ability to Relocate:
- Talladega, AL 35160: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
