Transportation Aide
Salary
$30,534.40 - $35,110.40 Annually
Location
799 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08933
Department
Public Health
Division
Preventive Health
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a highly energetic and self-motivated professional to work as a Transportation Aide to provide transportation as part of the services of the Preventive Health and Education Services division. Our program provides services to eliminate transportation barriers and increase appointment visits for clients receiving public health services or participating in public health programs. The overall mission is to work as a team in an effort to improve health outcomes and the human condition in Forsyth County.
This position also provides administrative assistance to programs within the Preventive Health and Education Services division of the Public Health Department, assisting with chaperoning teens and assisting with childcare for parenting classes and events within the division.
The person selected for this position must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive both a 7-passenger and 15-passenger van.
Work hours may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of the clients to be served.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate with patients tactfully and courteously.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to perform basic computer functions.
Knowledge of car seat installation and seatbelt usage.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ability to read and write information relevant to performing the work.
Must have a valid drivers license.
It is also preferred that the candidate be able to:
Use Microsoft Office and/or Google products such as Google Docs and sheets.
Use an office phone, desktop computer, laptop, copier, LCD projector, and carts for transporting materials to meeting rooms for set up.
Use GPS navigation system.
Use cellular devices and Google maps.
Write reports and accurately enter data.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide transportation as part of the services of the Preventive Health and Education Services division.
Provide transportation services at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health to eligible clients receiving or participating in public health program and/or services.
Provide administrative assistance to programs within the division.
Assist with chaperoning teens and assisting with childcare for parenting classes and events within the division.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have experience working with infants and children?
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How many years of experience do you have working with children and teens?
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Do you have experience completing reports and documenting tasks?
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How would you rate your communication skills?
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Can you work, early morning, weeknights and weekends?
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Are you able to drive a 7-passenger van?
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Are you able to drive a 15-passenger van?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County (NC)
Address 201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone 336-703-2400
Website http://www.forsyth.cc