Bus Driver - PROVISIONAL

Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.

Find your purpose: We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.

Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.

Job Overview: We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

30 hours per week, partial year position (approx. 42 weeks) | This is a PROVISIONAL position that will last 90-270 days

$25.51- $28.93 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children being transported to and from the program in vehicles used by the program

• Comply with and enforce the Head Start bussing policies, procedures and applicable state and federal laws

• Create and maintain bus routes

• Ensure that no child is left unattended on or near the bus

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

High school diploma, equivalency, or working toward equivalency

Required

NJ Class Cbus driver license with passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement

Preferred Experience

School bus driving experience preferred

Personal characteristics Compassionate, patient, organized, organized, flexible, communicator, team-player

Certifications: NJ Class Cbus driver license with passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement

Physical abilities: Lift 40 pound

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a position and completed the Form I-9.