Has anyone taken social work jobs requiring the transportation of kids or adults?
Asked by crystal spring
i've seen a few social work jobs, and they all require social workers to feel comfortable enough to transport kids, or the elderly. in some of the agencies it even says something about being bilingual. the bilingual isn't severe to me, spanish isn't that hard to pick up and understand. its just the whole concept of transporting kids or adults to various regions! sounds scary about the whole transporting people. but i guess it is something i have to do since of the field i want to work in. as far as the whole transporting schizo patients i would really freak, they would have to be strapped down in their chairs good!

Best Answer:
I think every job I have had in social services has required that I transport my clients. Before even being hired the agency will do a background check including your license and driving record. They require a slightly higher liability limit on your auto insurance. I've done this kind of work off and on over 20 years and have never had a bad incident even when I took a group of 7 people with schizophrenia to another state on "vacation". You and the clients' treatment providers discuss this sort of thing regarding the safety of transporting the individuals. If you feel uncomfortable, which most people do initially, you can go along with a more experienced worker to observe what happens and what kinds of limits to set.
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Answered by binksbailey2000