Driver -- Center for Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS)

Job Description

Job Description

For a child who has traveled thousands of miles alone, the ride to their foster home is the first moment someone shows up just for them. As a full-time Driver with Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) and our Center for Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), you’ll be that person — providing safe, reliable transportation for unaccompanied children as they begin a new chapter in Connecticut.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

CCP is a Connecticut nonprofit multiservice agency whose mission is to provide diverse and creative support services to children and families across the state. In the CRIS program, that mission takes on particular urgency: you’ll work alongside case managers, clinicians, educators, and foster families who are all focused on one thing — making sure every child in our care is safe, supported, and seen.

This isn’t a job where your work disappears into a system. You’ll know the children by name. You’ll see the foster families wave from the porch. The impact is immediate and personal.

CCP also invests in the people who invest in this work:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

• Quarterly wellness experiences designed for genuine recharge — not token gestures

• Summer Fridays with half-day schedules, because sustainable work matters

• A recognition culture that celebrates contributions at every level, including yours

What You’ll Do

• Transport children safely to and from foster homes during morning and evening routes — for many of these children, your vehicle is the bridge between their temporary home and the services that support their wellbeing

• Provide transportation to medical appointments, legal proceedings, recreational activities, and community events as needed

• Plan driving routes in advance, prioritizing safety and efficiency across Connecticut

• Maintain consistent, respectful communication with foster families, case managers, and program leadership about schedules, changes, and any concerns

• Report safety concerns and incidents promptly through the appropriate chain of command

• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and cleanliness, ensuring the children always ride in a safe, welcoming environment

• Serve as a positive, steady presence for children who may be navigating significant transitions

As a growing organization, flexibility is part of our DNA — you may occasionally support initiatives outside your core scope.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

Required:

• High school diploma

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese

• A courteous, professional, and culturally respectful approach in every interaction

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children, foster families, and sponsor information

Preferred:

• Experience working with immigrant or refugee populations

• Prior experience transporting children and adolescents

• Comfort navigating Connecticut’s roadways across multiple regions

Compensation: $48,000 – $55,900 annually

Children’s Community Programs is a nonprofit organization and does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Candidates relocating independently are welcome to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.

Each year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.

We believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.

Company Description

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.\r\n\r\nEach year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.\r\n\r\nWe believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.