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Alpaca your bags. Inside: Alpaca has team members in almost every time zone, and they're hiring. Plus: Honor and HopSkipDrive, two remote-first companies in the caregiver space, are hiring as well. Really feels like we're in the home stretch for the year now. After this week we're into Christmas and New Years! Still trying to wrap my head around using the date "2026" but I suppose I can save that battle for a few weeks from now. Alpaca, Honor, and HopSkipDrive are featured this week, collectively hiring for almost 60 remote jobs. Best of luck in your search! Companies hiring remotely. * Alpaca builds financial services APIs and bridges the gap between those who can access financial services and those who cannot. * From their Careers page: "Our teams are not just global, we're also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica). By joining Alpaca you'll be part of a multicultural, international organization." * See their job openings here. * Honor is a technology-enabled home care company that partners with local agencies and health systems to provide in-home care for older adults by matching them with professional caregivers and coordinating care through a centralized platform. * From their Careers page: "A remote-first work model lets you work from anywhere in the U.S. or occasionally pop into a satellite office." * See their job openings here. * HopSkipDrive is a transportation platform that provides safe, reliable rides for children and seniors, using vetted caregivers and drivers to support families, schools, and care organizations. * From their Careers page: "we believe strongly that most roles allow for a remote-first approach to work. We support employment across the U.S. and employee flexibility to accommodate personal commitments, which we believe ultimately leads to a more inclusive and diverse workforce." * See their job openings here. 20,000+ remote jobs. Remote-First focus. * Remote Source is the only remote job board with a certified Remote-First filter - these companies aren't about to force you back into an office. * We guarantee no scams because we hand-pick each employer featured on the job board. * All of our company feeds are updated multiple times per day, so you can be the first to apply to your favorite jobs. * With a free account, you can view all jobs on the job board. That's already more than what most remote job boards can say! * For less than $1/week, | Pro users get even more: * Remote-First Company search filter * Leadership Roles search filter * Daily custom email alerts * Unlimited saved jobs * Unlimited saved searches If you're serious about finding a remote job ASAP, or you don't have time to search for new remote jobs every single day, the | Pro plan was built for you. Try it out today: Helpful links. The Remote Source job board has 20,000+ open remote jobs, all from hand-picked, established companies. It's updated daily, and it's completely free to access all jobs, unlike most major remote job boards. PRO users can filter for remote-first companies and Leadership Roles, get unlimited saved jobs and searches, AND get daily email alerts for jobs matching their search criteria. If you'd like to get more updates from us throughout the week, you can find us on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Threads. I'll ship your choice of a Remote Source Yeti or Stanley mug to the first person who can guess where this was taken

HopSkipDrive elevates safety standards with new CareDriver Education Programs and enhanced certification process. New Initiative Deepens Commitment to Safety Acrossthe Entire CareDriver Lifecycle, from Pre-Certification to On-Platform Education LOS ANGELES, Calif. - HopSkipDrive, a technology company solving complex transportation challenges for more than 13,500 schools, today announced key enhancements to its industry-leading safety program. The company has launched a strengthened educational curriculum for CareDrivers, developed in partnership with child development experts, and will be rolling out a more sophisticated, skills-based CareDriver certification process to offer enhanced support for all students, including those with diverse needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This dual investment raises the industry bar by shifting from fixed quantitative requirements to a more thoughtful, qualitative assessment of a candidate's caregiving capabilities. As part of the HopSkipDrive 15-point certification process, this skills-based video screening moves beyond fixed requirements to a more meaningful evaluation of a candidate's situational judgment, empathy, and readiness to work with children. Because HopSkipDrive maintains a direct relationship with the CareDriver community, the company is uniquely positioned to implement these higher standards for screening and ongoing education, contributing to its industry-leading safety and compliance record. In parallel, HopSkipDrive has launched new educational modules designed to provide CareDrivers with leading-edge skills to support neurodivergent riders. The curriculum was developed in partnership with Jenifer Eaton, MA, BCBA and Timothy Humphrey, M.S.Ed., BCBA, of Rooted in Play, as well as Steve Nederveld, former Director of Mental Health for Cherry Creek Schools. Eaton and Nederveld also recently joined HopSkipDrive's Safety Advisory Council. The program focuses on understanding sensory sensitivities, de-escalation techniques, and communication strategies. "Safety and trust are the foundation of everything we do, and this evolution of our programs represents a deeper commitment to those values. We know that being a great caregiver starts with prior experience, and is further developed with the resources and education HopSkipDrive provides once CareDrivers are on the platform," said Jen Brandenburger, SVP of Safety at HopSkipDrive. "By pairing a more intelligent, skills-based certification process with expert-led continuing education, we can help ensure CareDrivers are exceptionally prepared to support every child. This holistic approach raises the standard for the entire student transportation industry and reinforces our commitment to being the most trusted partner for schools and families." The new initiative reflects HopSkipDrive's dedication to providing the most empathetic and effective specialized transportation solutions, built upon a foundation that includes trauma-informed care education, Child Abuse and Neglect screenings, and three types of rigorous background checks. "A safe, positive ride to school plays a crucial role in a student's overall success and that begins with a prepared, empathetic adult behind the wheel," said Jenifer Eaton. "HopSkipDrive's commitment to helping CareDrivers better understand trauma-informed practices and the unique needs of neurodivergent students is truly invaluable. By equipping CareDrivers with these insights and strategies, we're building a more compassionate and responsive system, one that ensures every student is supported with the patience, understanding, and respect they deserve." The new education modules are now available to all CareDrivers on the platform, and the enhanced certification process will begin rolling out to new applicants over the coming weeks. About HopSkipDrive HopSkipDrive is a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. HopSkipDrive is modernizing the $30 billion school transportation industry through two core solutions: a care-centered transportation marketplace and an industry-leading transportation intelligence platform, RouteWise AI. HopSkipDrive's marketplace supplements school buses and existing transportation options by connecting kids to highly-vetted caregivers on wheels, such as grandparents, babysitters, and nurses in local communities. RouteWise AI helps schools and districts address critical challenges, including budget cuts, bus driver shortages, and reaching climate goals. HopSkipDrive has supported over 13,500 schools across 17 states, with nearly 1,300 school districts, government agencies, and nonprofit partners. More than five million rides over 95 million miles have been completed through HopSkipDrive since the company was founded in 2014 by three working mothers.

School districts such as Tolleson Union High School District in Arizona have already partnered with HopSkipDrive to optimise their transportation networks.