Position Title:                               S.T.A.R. Program Driver

Program:                                       Christie Lake Kids S.T.A.R. Program
                                                      (Skills Through Activity and Recreation)

Reports To:                                  Program Director

Job Summary

Acts as a team member to ensure the safe delivery of the S.T.A.R. (Skills Through Activity and Recreation) Program to economically disadvantaged children living in Ottawa-Carleton.  Responsible for the safe transportation of all participants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model for children, youth, volunteers, instructors and co-workers. 
• Ensure the safety of all passengers before, during and after transport.

• Responsible for vehicle maintenance, refueling, checking and filling all fluids, and reporting any other problems to the Program Coordinator promptly.

• Participate in the transfer of passenger care between the driver and program staff.
• Complete safety circle checks prior to daily departures.
• Monitor and tracks passenger attendance, keeping accurate head counts.
• Participate and assist in training opportunities for program staff, instructors, volunteers and students, as necessary.
• Ensure that contacts related to programs by participants, parents and other interested parties are responded to effectively and efficiently.
• Protect the confidentiality of client information.
• Complete and maintains accurate and up-to-date logs.
• Complete incident and accident reports as required and return them within 24 hours to the Program Coordinator.
• Report all incidents and accidents to the Program Coordinator immediately.
• Report all incidents, accidents, and client behavioral difficulties to the on-site Program Supervisor upon arriving at the destination. 
• Assure the vehicle is securely locked and stored in its designated spot after each time it is driven.
• Assure the vehicle is regularly cleared of debris.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent in combination of education and experience.
• Valid “F” class license.
• Current driver abstract.
• Current Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR.
• Current Police Record Check.
• Previous experience working with children and youth is an asset.
• Previous experience working with multicultural populations and disadvantaged groups is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and sensitivity to people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Fluency in English essential, French or other an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.

Special Working Conditions

The S.T.A.R. Program Driver will be required to work during both after school and weekend hours, in non-office locations identified by the organization. 

Salary

To be determined commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, training, and experience.

Qualified applicants should e-mail, fax or send resume and covering letter by:
Friday September 19, 2008 before Noon.

Tammy Hogan
Program Director

Via mail:           Christie Lake Kids
                        400 Coventry Road
                        Ottawa, Ontario
                        K1K 2C7

Via fax:            (613) 742-6944

Via e-mail:        thogan@christielakekids.com