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All Pro All Services Transportation Assistance in Washington, District Of Columbia
Transportation Assistant:
Program Description:
In support of the Office of State Superintendent of Education, (OSSE) Alternative Transportation Services Program, All Pro All Services (APAS) provides transportation services to eligible District of Columbia students to and from home and their education programs and/or school, as specified. The transportation services include the provision of a vehicle, motor vehicle operator, vehicle attendant and it may require, a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. Transportation services in accordance with the assigned OSSE-DOT generated trip ticket(s). The Dispatcher will provide trip tickets to the Driver and Transportation Assistant that include the pickup and drop off windows for students. Depending on the pickup and drop off locations, AM and PM legs of routes can be between 30 minutes, and up to three (3) hours. There may be exceptions to these estimated timeframes where trip legs are longer, due to traffic, road closures or construction or even due to inclement weather.
Duties and Responsibilities: The primary roles of responsibilities of the Transportation Assistance are as follows:
- The Transportation Assistance will follow the Trip Tickets provided by Dispatch for pickup and drop off locations for both AM and PM shifts.
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``` - Ensure Students are securely fasten in seat belts, car seats etc. for safe transportation to and from assigned destination.
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``` - Remain seated with the students. (Under no circumstance shall the vehicle attendant be seated in the front of the vehicle with the motor vehicle operator if a student is in the vehicle.)
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``` - Ensure the safety of each student by providing support and instruction to the student to ensure their understanding and compliance with vehicle safety and disciplinary rules.
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``` - Check the student(s) for transport seat belts and ensure that they are securely fastened and remain fastened while students are being transported.
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``` - Escort and physically assist (as needed) students from their designated pick-up/drop-off address to and from their educational programs or door-to- door service to and from the allowable motor vehicle.
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``` - Transportation Assistance shall never leave any student unattended at the pick-up and/or drop-off addresses.
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``` - Ensure that the student is always received by an adult 18 years or older unless authorized for independent student drop-off is noted on the Trip Ticket.
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``` - Check wheelchair(s) and ensure that they are securely fastened and immobilized, and students are securely belted in, if applicable.
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``` - Must follow DC and federal laws that govern alcohol and controlled substance testing. (DC Official Code 1-620.11 (2014 Repl.), and federal regulations issued pursuant to 49U.S.C. 31306 (currently, 49 C.F.R. Parts 382-385)).
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``` - Transportation assistance is considered safety-sensitive positions and shall comply with applicable documents, No.13 Subsection 410.1 and 410.2 of the District of Columbia DC Personnel Regulations, Chapter 4. C.3.11
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``` - Trained in the following CPR, First Aid, ADA , Customer Service, Communication, and Stress Management, Disability Awareness Training - assisting the visually impaired; hidden disabilities; stroke, epilepsy, and seizure disorders;
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``` - Attend the District-provided on-line/virtual training to support the provision governing (District of Columbia transportation of students with disabilities policies and procedures Operation of specialized equipment utilized by a student or student(s); Discipline of students in accordance with IEP-related behavior management plans and ensuring that students remain in their seats during transport; and Securing vehicle seat belts, wheelchairs, and necessary supports. Outlined while ransporting OSSE-DOT students.