Medical Chaperone

Department:  Health Services

FLSA:                 Non-Exempt

Reports to:      Director of Health Services

Status:             Per Diem, non-benefit, up to 10 hours per week

Schedule:        Availability Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, and Wed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm with scheduling flexibility

Travel:             Yes

Compensation: Pay range, $20 - $25/hour.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Chaperone PSL Driver will transport students in School Transport Vehicles to scheduled medical appointments. They must maintain an acceptable driving record and CT Public Service License with an A-endorsement or out-of-state equivalent. Flexibility is needed to accommodate medical appointment scheduling needs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain availability for medical appointment scheduling needs.


• Drive students in student transport vehicles to medical appointments as scheduled by the Health Center Coordinator or designee.


• Remain with students for medical appointments, when deemed necessary by Health Center staff.


• Maintain confidentiality related to all student medical appointments.


• Responsible for learning the destination and route before the trip.


• Must be attentive to traffic and weather conditions.


• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections as required by the CT DMV.


• Submit to random drug tests as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or GED.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.


• Must have the ability to learn travel routes.


• Must maintain CPR certification.


• Must successfully pass a criminal and driving background check.


• Must have or be able to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License (PSL) A-endorsement or out-of-state equivalent.


• Must maintain an acceptable driving record and physical standards (MCSA-5875).


• Must be able to pass and maintain compliance for USDOT drug screen (49 CFR part 653).


• Must be at least 21 years of age with 5 years of driving experience.


• Must be dependable and able to safely operate student transportation vehicles, including Suburban-sized vehicles.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Occasional bending, reaching, and stooping.


• Sitting and driving for extended periods of time.


• Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Offerings for Non-benefit Eligible (Per Diem, Temporary, Seasonal): CT Paid Sick Leave accrued based on hours worked, ability to contribute to the 403(b) Plan through Universal Availability.

Community Life: Work alongside engaged colleagues, share complimentary meals together in the dining hall during your shift, and take advantage of our athletic facilities, golf course, lakefront, trails, Fairfield Farm, and vibrant calendar of arts and athletic events.

*The summary above provides an overview of the benefits and perks available at Hotchkiss. Specific health, retirement, and professional development programs are subject to eligibility criteria, waiting periods, application and approval processes and program limits. Full terms are defined in official plan documents and posted policies.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

The Hotchkiss School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).

In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.