BUS AIDE SUBSTITUTE

Description

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Bus Aide Substitute.

The Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) coordinates services for over 1,000 people with developmental disabilities in Wood County. Our mission is to support, empower, and inspire. The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated problem solver, flexible, detail oriented, and is a team player with time management skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills.

BUS AIDE SUBSTITUTE

• Civil Service Appointment:
  Unclassified
• Bi-Weekly Hours:
  Intermittent
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Healthcare Benefits:
  In-Eligible
• Normal Working Hours:
  M-F, 6:
  00am - 9:
  00am, 2:
  30pm - 5:
  00pm; hours may vary according agency need

• Rides bus to supervise behavior and activities of persons with developmental disabilities while enroute to/from facilities, maintains safe environment and detects conditions which may threaten safety of passengers.
• Check/monitor safety devices for individuals served and ensure all devices are operable and safely applied, which shall include the operation of lifts. Assist individuals served when entering/exiting bus. Initiate/maintain records/documentation during transportation time. Will complete and prepare requested reports.
• Shall be responsible for implementing prescribed measures and techniques for behavior support and medical issues in accordance with student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
• Assume responsibility for properly completing the student's attendance using the department software and ensure Emergency Information Forms and Student Reunification Forms are on the bus prior to transportation.
• Duties such as, but not limited to representing agency to community through attendance at meetings or presentations before groups.
• Attend conferences, workshops, etc. designed to enhance professional growth.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration.

• Integrity, honesty, and ethical standards of behavior and decision-making principles
• Carries out policies and procedures in a consistent manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Accept changes as a positive
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Completed, submitted application

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Certificate eligible, if applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain any training, other licenses, or certification mandated by the Board (Positive Support First Training, First Aid, CPR Certification, etc. ). Must attend annual 4-hour Safety Training of bus aides.
• All new employees must have medical examination and a one-step PPD test to determine fitness for duty. Initial medical examination must be completed within 30 days of employment. One-step PPD must be completed prior to providing direct care services.
• The employee is required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Pre-employment results shall test negative in accordance with Board policy and procedure and any applicable state and/or federal law.
• Receipt of satisfactory criminal background reports in accordance with ORC 3319. 39, ORC 5123. 081 and OAC 5123-2-02, as applicable. Must receive a satisfactory criminal background report from the County Sheriff of employee's permanent address.
• Receipt of acceptable Ohio Department of DD Abuser Registry, Attorney General's Office Ohio Offender Watch/Sex Offender Registry, System for Award Management, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Exclusions:
  OIG, and Office of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Offender Search as a condition of employment and yearly thereafter.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move individuals who are receiving services, including children, adolescents, and adults in a safe manner according to in-service training unless reasonable accommodation has been made. Must be able to lift, carry and move office supplies and equipment required for day-to-day operations.
• Must be able to interact using appropriate and necessary techniques with persons who may display aggressive behaviors and/or provide special health care needs to individuals with DD.
• Must have strong functional skills to organize information logically, communicate clearly, analyze/solve problems, and relate effectively to people. Will organize and prioritize a number of projects simultaneously and prepare meaningful reports. Must be able to meet time frames and designed due dates. Must be able to make use of computers or other technology for prolonged periods of time, and provide other forms of documentation requiring extensive writing, if applicable.
• Must have the ability to relate program philosophy, procedures, goals to the general public in a manner representative of our mission to serve persons with DD. The employee shall serve as a role model to our students, and model appropriate social/moral behaviors. The employee shall maintain professional ethics, protecting the confidentiality of the student's private life, and other situations, events which must remain confidential.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Must have the ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others and attempt to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all or part of participants. Must have the ability to present information publicly. Must be able to complete assigned tasks given large caseloads, stressful situations, and emergencies.
• Must have the ability and analytical skills to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Must have the ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task while seeing a project to completion. Must have the ability to take care of the persons served needs while following the board's policies and procedures. Must have the ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others and attempt to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all or part of participants.
• Function as a liaison between components and with parents/guardians and as an advocate to ensure their right for choice to live, work and participate in their community.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good rapport and effectively cooperate with staff, families, consumers, care providers, advisory boards, volunteers, and the public.
• The employee shall endeavor to provide dependable service to the agency and refrain from excessive, abusive use of leave for illness of self or immediate family memb.