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Child & Youth Transportation Worker – Casual/Relief

Family Forever Inc. – Edmonton, Alberta

Job Type: Casual / Relief
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50/km for eligible approved mileage
Work Location: In Person / Community-Based

About the Role

Family Forever Inc. is seeking reliable, compassionate, safety-focused individuals to join our team as Child & Youth Transportation Workers.

This position is primarily responsible for providing safe, professional, and reliable transportation for children and youth receiving services through Family Forever Inc. and our community partners.

Transportation assignments may include pickups and drop-offs for school/daycare, family visits, appointments, therapy, placements, recreational activities, community programs, and other approved destinations.

This is not a delivery, courier, taxi, or rideshare position. Employees work directly with children and youth and are expected to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, appropriate supervision, and a high standard of client safety throughout each assignment.

This position may be well suited for individuals with experience or education in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Community Support, Human Services, Education, Early Childhood Education, Disability Support, Healthcare, Security, professional driving, or other client-service roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport children and youth to and from approved locations.
• Complete pickups and drop-offs at homes, placements, schools/daycares, family visits, appointments, therapy programs, recreational activities, and community locations.
• Follow all client-specific transportation instructions, safety plans, pickup/drop-off procedures, and referral requirements.
• Provide appropriate supervision and maintain client safety throughout transportation assignments.
• Ensure children are appropriately secured using required seat belts, booster seats, car seats, or other approved safety equipment where applicable.
• Maintain professional boundaries and respectful communication with children, youth, caregivers, families, caseworkers, agency partners, and Family Forever staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all client and family information.
• Communicate delays, transportation concerns, client concerns, incidents, or changes in circumstances to the appropriate Family Forever representative.
• Complete required transportation notes, mileage records, incident documentation, and other assigned records accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, reliable, and appropriately insured personal vehicle.
• Follow all traffic laws, safe-driving practices, Family Forever policies, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Respond calmly and professionally to unexpected situations that may arise during transportation.
• Attend required orientation, training, meetings, and supervision.
• Perform other transportation-related duties reasonably associated with the position.

Qualifications

Previous professional experience transporting or supporting children, youth, vulnerable individuals, or community-service clients is considered an asset.

Education or training in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services, Community Support, Educational Assistance, Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies, Psychology, or a related field is also considered an asset; however, applicants with suitable experience and demonstrated reliability may be considered.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Safe and responsible driving habits.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism and appropriate boundaries.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging or unexpected situations.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and client-specific transportation plans.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Strong awareness of confidentiality and client privacy.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation.

Mandatory Employment Requirements

Successful candidates must have or be able to provide:

• A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence.
• A reliable personal vehicle suitable for transporting children and youth.
• Valid automobile insurance appropriate for employment-related client transportation.
• An acceptable and current Driver's Abstract.
• A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A Child Intervention Record Check completed within the previous six (6) months and current/acceptable at the time of hire.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain it before beginning client assignments.
• Ability and willingness to safely transport children and youth as a regular part of the position.

Availability

This is a Casual/Relief position, and hours will vary depending on client referrals, transportation requests, employee availability, and operational requirements.

There are no guaranteed minimum hours.

Transportation assignments may be available during:

• Early mornings
• School/daycare pickup and drop-off times
• Weekdays
• Afternoons
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Statutory holidays
• Occasional extended-distance or long-distance transportation assignments
• Short-notice assignments

Applicants with flexible morning, after-school, evening, and weekend availability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Starting Wage: $17.00 per hour

Eligible and approved work-related mileage is reimbursed at:

$0.50 per kilometre

Family Forever Inc. operates on a monthly payroll cycle.

Statutory/general holiday entitlements are calculated in accordance with applicable Alberta Employment Standards legislation.

Why Join Family Forever?

This role provides an opportunity to support children, youth, and families while working independently in the community. It can be a good fit for individuals seeking flexible casual work and those interested in gaining additional experience within the child, youth, and human-services sector.

Family Forever Inc. values safety, reliability, professionalism, confidentiality, respect, and client-centred service delivery.

Apply today to join Family Forever Inc. as a Child & Youth Transportation Worker – Casual/Relief.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence?
• Is your vehicle safe, reliable, properly registered, and suitable for transporting children and youth?
• Are you able to provide a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to Family Forever Inc. before beginning client transportation assignments?
• Do you have reliable access to your own vehicle and are you willing to use it to transport children and youth for work?
• Do you currently carry valid 2 Million liability automobile insurance, and are you willing to ensure that your insurance coverage permits employment-related client transportation?
• Are you comfortable completing accurate transportation notes, mileage records, incident documentation, and other required service documentation?
• Are you comfortable working directly with children and youth who may have emotional, behavioural, developmental, social, or other support needs?
• Do you currently hold Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or are you willing and able to obtain it before beginning client assignments?
• Are you able to provide a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the previous six (6) months and acceptable at the time of hire?
• Are you able to provide a Child Intervention Record Check completed within the previous six (6) months and acceptable at the time of hire?
• Are you willing to ensure that children and youth use appropriate seat belts, booster seats, car seats, or other required vehicle safety equipment when applicable?
• Are you comfortable being responsible for the supervision and safety of children and youth while they are travelling in your vehicle?
• Are you willing and able to follow client-specific transportation instructions, safety plans, pickup/drop-off procedures, and directions from Family Forever Inc.?
• Are you comfortable completing both short-distance and occasional long-distance transportation assignments within Edmonton, surrounding communities, and other Alberta locations when available?
• Are you comfortable regularly transporting children and youth to locations such as schools, daycares, family visits, placements, appointments, therapy programs, recreational activities, and other community locations?

Work Location: On the road