Child Care Transportation Specialist I- Tarrant County

Company: Our Community Our Kids
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Position Function: Provide safety, childcare, in-region transportation, and empathetic adult guidance to clients. This role requires sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities: · Oversee the physical, medical, emotional care, and safety of clients. · Use and support a Trauma Informed Care model. · Perform duties such as meal preparation. · Provide care to children without on-site supervision and use judgment to seek supervision when needed. · Work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays based on client needs. · Transport children and have reliable transportation with minimum liability insurance. · Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be able to operate a multi-passenger vehicle with a clean driving record. Working Conditions: · Exposure to children with behavior problems, including possible physical aggression. · Exposure to illness and blood. · Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population. Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and follow policies related to personal and client records. Expectations: Values: o Maintain high ethical standards. o Empower others to solve their problems. o Value a nurturing family environment. o Believe in the capacity of people to grow and change. o Establish respectful relationships to help clients gain skills and confidence. o Work collaboratively with other personnel and service providers. o Maintain a helping role and intervene appropriately to meet service goals. o Set appropriate limits and represent ACH professionally. Client Care: o Administer and document medication as directed. o Establish and follow appropriate routines for childcare. o Provide clients with basic needs and a clean, safe living environment. o Supervise clients based on their needs. o Support case plans and teach clients day-to-day skills. Policies and Procedures: o Complete all required documentation (incident reports, case notes, medical documentation, etc.). o Maintain staff-to-client ratio as determined by the supervisor. o Follow DFPS minimum standards. Deadlines: o Complete incident reports and case notes within 24 hours. o Notify the supervisor of serious incidents immediately. o Complete and maintain the required training hours within the outlined timeframe. o Ensure clients attend appointments on time. Program Operations: o Maintain necessary documentation on fiscal matters. Requirements: Education : High School diploma or GED required; A Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience : Childcare and positive guidance of youth in a child placing agency, residential or professional setting Functional : Oversee the physical care, basic needs, medical and emotional care, transportation needs and overall safety of clients in care. Use and support a Trauma Informed Care model. Responsible for completion of duties such as meal attainment, laundry, general organization of supplies, food storage, household cleanliness, and assurance of health and safety standards. Must be able to provide care to children with no on-sight supervision and demonstrate capacity to utilize judgment as to when supervision is needed and to take initiative to make that contact timely. Based on client transportation needs, working hours will include morning, daytime, and evening. Overnight, weekends, and Holidays will likely occur based on needs. Must be available as needed, on a flexible schedule to provide supervision to children who are waiting on placement. Must be able to transport children, have reliable transportation with a minimum of liability. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be able to operate a multi-passenger vehicle. A minimum of 2 years of valid driving experience is required. Must have a driving record, which is within the guidelines of the insurance underwriter.

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