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Position: Medical Driver
Supervisor: Director of Health Services
Location: South Kent, Connecticut
Status: Part-TimeSouth Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world.

South Kent School, established in 1923, is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 9 through 12, nestled in the hills of picturesque northwestern Connecticut. South Kent School’s academic, athletic, and community life programs align to develop thriving young men. Using our contemporary expertise in male adolescent education, we are constantly evolving and adapting our instruction to ensure we are providing students with the skills and character development they need to succeed in college and the world beyond.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Health Services, the Medical Driver provides safe transportation for students requiring rides to and from medical/dental appointments. The driver will communicate regularly with the Health Services Team for scheduling.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport students to medical appointments coordinated by the Director of Health Services on an as-needed basis (one-way as well as round trip).
• Ensure that the school vehicle used for this purpose is in safe operating condition, ensuring the safety of the students during transportation.
• Inform the Director of Health Services of any issues that result from transporting students to their medical appointments.
• May deliver protected health information to medical offices when necessary.
• Supervises students during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following health center protocols.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Make efficient use of time.
• Display tact and courtesy when dealing with students, staff, and others.
• Complete vehicle pre-trip and post-trip activity logs.
• Must be able to understand and operate GPS devices.

Job Education and Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license with an A endorsement and maintain a safe driving record; Applicants who do not have an A endorsement on their driver’s license must be eligible for the A endorsement and willing to pursue the A endorsement on their driver’s license expeditiously.
• Ability to work independently
• Must be mature, dependable, responsible, and effective in communicating and working with adolescents
• Must possess good judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion in handling of confidential information, materials, and situations
• Read, explain, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Must have the ability to prioritize and effectively manage diverse tasks and multitask in a sometimes stressful environment
• Must have the ability to work in a school environment with successful completion of all legally required and school-required background checks and drug screenings
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are required.

Physical Conditions

• Ability to move around campus, through buildings, and climb stairs
• Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time
• This job may be performed in inclement weather conditions.

Compensation
Compensation is competitive and includes meals when school is in session.

All interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, references, and any questions to South Kent School at the following: [email protected].

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

South Kent School is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all employees.