Youth Driver/Transporter - Full Time (Gresham)

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Gresham, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NARA Northwest is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and safety-focused Driver/Transporter to support youth ages 12–18 receiving residential treatment services. The role provides safe and timely transportation to medical, legal, behavioral health, educational, and community appointments throughout the Portland metro area. No special licensing is required. The Driver/Transporter helps youth arrive safely at appointments and activities, maintains transportation schedules and vehicle documentation, and helps keep company vehicles safe, clean, and operational. The position involves professional interactions with youth and families, coordinating with a collaborative care team, and adapting to changing transportation requests. Transportation may include events and cultural activities outside standard business hours. The position is based at 19909 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional weekends or after-hours work as requested. Overtime is available. NARA NW is a nonprofit organization providing culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. The organization has over 450 employees across multiple programs.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Active auto insurance.
Good driving record, with no more than one accident in the past three years.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana screening.
Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Employees must comply with NARA NW's drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies, including refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, and modeling alcohol sobriety.
Applicants in recovery must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate they can remain sober.
Required to sign the Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth.
Professional driving or transportation experience.
Experience working within Native American and/or Alaska Native communities; considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely transport youth clients to appointments and activities.
Provide transportation to events and cultural activities, including occasional trips outside standard business hours.
Maintain professional interactions with youth and families.
Coordinate transportation schedules and calendars.
Adapt to changing transportation requests throughout the day.
Conduct weekly vehicle inspections, including checking oil and fluid levels, tire pressure and condition, lights, and vehicle safety features.
Perform minor vehicle maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs or fuses; training is provided.
Maintain transportation records and mileage documentation.
Clean and sanitize company vehicles.
Assist with other program needs as requested.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for employees working at least 20 hours per week.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and AD&D.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Spending Account.
401(k) with 4% match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days).
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.