COMPANY OVERVIEW

Kaizen Health is a fast-growing, venture-backed technology startup that strives to constantly improve. Our mission is to foster healthy communities by increasing access to medical care and foundational resources which promote equitable health outcomes. Taking care of our team is at the forefront of all we do, and we put great value and pride in the team that makes us a success.

Kaizen Health leads a transportation program in the Chicago area which strives to improve student achievement by providing safe, timely, and cost-effective transportation to all eligible students.

JOB OVERVIEW

Kaizen Health is seeking an energetic, motivated team player to support a major education client as a VEHICLE AIDE. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional personal responsibility, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to Kaizen Health’s mission and core values. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist and accompany students to and from school
• Fasten and secure seatbelts, harnesses, child safety seats, and other safety equipment
• Maintain order on the vehicle to minimize driver distraction and create a safe environment
• Ensure students are met by the appropriate parent/guardian or monitor that student is able to be released without a guardian present
• Proactively report any incident, event, injury, and/or misbehavior that may jeopardize the safe transport of a student to appropriate personnel
• Complete routing checks and related transportation forms
• Follow all procedures, guidelines, and policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to transport one’s self to/from students’ homes and/or schools via public transport or personal vehicle
• Able to work independently while exercising good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to secure and operate vehicle safety equipment
• Patient, people oriented with the ability to interact with various student populations from pre-K to grade 12, parents, guardians, and school administration  
• Able to pass an enhanced background check
• Fluent in English required
• Fluent in Spanish a plus
• Experience in education and/or transportation industry a plus 
• General knowledge of disabilities listed within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, stopping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally
• Works outside and inside with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures
• May work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Culture
  • Fun and creative startup atmosphere
  • Company outings
  • Casual dress code
  • Friends outside of work
  • Eat lunch together
  • Group brainstorming sessions
  • Open Door Policy
• Professional Development
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Seminars and Workshops
  • Conferences and Tradeshows
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Time Off Benefits
  • Generous paid time off, holiday, and sick leave policies

HOURLY RATE: $20/hour  

HOURS: available for AM transport, midday transport, and afterschool transport (approximately 6:30am-5:00pm)