YOUTH CARE WORKER TRAVEL CHAPERONE - $23.80/HR. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assists during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another, including during domestic flights or international flights (international when requested by ORR), and during emergency shelter evacuations.
• Provides oversight during recreation, mealtime, relaxing time, play, and travel.
• Ensures that all children's needs are provided for such as protection of valuables, clothing distribution, laundry services, etc. 
• Maintain confidentiality of children and shelter operations, both on and off work (i.e. no social media postings)
• Responsible for ensuring chain of custody and the safeguarding of confidential discharge documents and prescribed medication as applicable.
• May need to administer prescribed medication and must be able to follow medical instructions.
• Keeps regular communication with the facility and assigned supervisor during transportation of children.  
• Completes all required documentation pertaining to this position in a timely manner, which may include daily reports, shift briefings, and management updates. 
• Responsible for adhering to all CHS, ORR, & other applicable regulations. Ensures all contract agency policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Perform duties of line of sight care of children to meet contractual requirements both on and off site.
• Ensure accurate timesheet management (clock in and out).
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

• While traveling, Travel Chaperone/Escort must be able to incur out-of-pocket expenses during travel in unexpected situations. These expenses will be reimbursed by the company with proper documentation(receipt and expense report). 
• Performs duties in a safe manner.   
• Follows all corporate safety policies. 
• Ensures the safety and security of all children and safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility. 
• Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
• Assists in the active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JOINT COMMISSION, HIPAA, AAAHC, and other mandated regulations/standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Spanish & English (Read, Write, Speak). 
• Must be able to receive and understand detailed information through oral communication.
• Available to work full time hours with multiple shifts, including holidays and weekends and on call.
• At least 21 years old. 
• Valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a clean driving record. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Clean criminal background check. 
• Clean Child Abuse and Neglect or Child Protective Services Check (CA/N). 
• Able to navigate an airport environment, coordinate with airline customer service if required and familiar with TSA™ screening requirements. 
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations (Emergency Task Order or Cooperative Agreement). 
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency with computers, common office equipment, and MS Office™ products.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with special needs children.
• Valid U. S. passport.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to withstand changing environmental conditions with weather (rain, lightning, extreme heat and winds).
• Able to withstand and manipulate through construction areas, sports fields, etc.
• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Must be able to supervise children indoors and outdoors throughout the entire duration of their shift period, which lasts 8 hours or more on a typical shift.
• Must be able to stay awake/alert, sit, stand, walk, bend, or stoop for extended periods of time and/or the entire duration of the shift, as necessary.
• Must be prepared and physically able to respond with the appropriate protocol in a variety of dynamic supervision situations with children.
• In a sudden or emergency event, staff must be physically able to run, jump, lunge, twist, push, pull, and assist evacuating or carrying an adolescent to safety.
• Able to communicate verbally and listen for constant surveillance of children and staff activities.