Transportation Staff – Quality Parenting Center (QPC Program)

🚐 Transportation Staff – Quality Parenting Center (QPC) 📍 Hamden, CT | 🕒 Full-Time | Non-Exempt Support Safe Connections. Strengthen Families. The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Transportation Staff member to support our Quality Parenting Center (QPC). In this role, you will safely transport children and families to and from supervised visitation sessions, appointments, and program activities.

You will play a key part in ensuring families have reliable access to services by providing professional, compassionate, and consistent transportation support. Why Join Us? At The Children’s Center of Hamden, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth.

We offer 🏥 Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and wellness programs. On one medical plan option, The Children’s Center covers 92% of the employee premium and contributes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). 🏖️ Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick, personal days, and 13 paid holidays.

💼 Retirement & Long-Term Security – 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future. 📚 Professional Growth & Development – Interest-free tuition loans, ongoing CEU-accredited training, and opportunities for career advancement. 💙 Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Join a collaborative team where your work truly makes a difference for youth and families.

What You’ll Do As Transportation Staff, you will: Safely transport children and families to and from scheduled QPC visits and agency-approved appointments. Maintain a calm, supportive, and professional demeanor during all transports. Follow all agency safety procedures, including seatbelt use, vehicle checks, car seat installation, and youth supervision.

Communicate promptly with QPC supervisors and staff regarding delays, concerns, or special circumstances Ensure vehicles remain clean, organized, and stocked with safety supplies. Support the QPC team with coordination and scheduling of transportation needs. What We’re Looking For High School Diploma/GED Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record Current CPR/First Aid certification Knowledge of safe driving practices and protocols Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods while driving Ability to assist children in and out of vehicles, including lifting car seats up to 25 lbs.

Comfort driving in various weather conditions and throughout the local community. Occasional exposure to challenging behaviors or emotional situations. Ability to follow all safety, reporting, and transportation protocols. Join Our Team If you’re a reliable, compassionate individual who understands the importance of safe, supportive transportation for families, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help strengthen family connections through our Quality Parenting Center. 📌 The Children’s Center of Hamden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.