ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 550 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. 

Job Summary: This position transports children to service providers, medical and dental appointments, school, family visits, placements, and other support services in addition to covering 72-hour visitations, hospital ER visits, placements and DJJ discharges.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Plan efficient transportation routes to arrive at destinations on time.
• Keep the Transportation Coordinator informed of potential delays to transportation.
• Maintain logs of arrival and departure times for destinations.
• Care for children while they await placement or transportation.  Provide for their safety, provide food if necessary, and see to their comfort.
• Update information system with transportation data including children resource trip records.
• Maintain vehicles in accordance with ChildNet's Fleet Safety Program and maintenance standards.
• Operate vehicles safely observing all rules of the road to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

Years of Experience:

• One (1) year of Social Services experience

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree in business preferred

Important Notes

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans' status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law.  Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).