Transportation and Support Specialist

Rising Ground•Yonkers, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Fleet Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating transportation, supporting transportation operations, and maintaining safety compliance across the RTC’s scattered-site model. This is a non-supervisory, hands-on role where direct transportation of youth is a primary responsibility.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
A safe driving record as determined by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles required.
Experience working with children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or developmental disabilities in a residential, educational, or therapeutic setting.
Strong understanding of state and federal regulations governing residential treatment programs and special education services.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, school personnel, and external agencies.
Ability to manage complex cases, implement treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic environment for all students.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee transportation needs across all RTC sites (school, court, medical, family visits, community activities).
Provide direct transportation for youth as needed and step in to drive to ensure coverage.
Coordinate transportation schedules in collaboration with program staff and adjust based on program needs.
Ensure safe transport practices and compliance with all agency and regulatory requirements.
Respond to transportation-related incidents and complete required documentation.
Monitor Samsara/fleet systems to support safe driving practices, review incidents, and track trends.
Oversee agency vehicles across sites to ensure they are safe, clean, and operational.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, and required documentation (registrations, insurance, etc.).
Provide support across multiple RTC locations to ensure continuity of transportation and operations, including coverage during high-need or emergency situations.
Maintain consistent communication with residential, clinical, education, and leadership teams and provide timely updates on transportation operations, delays, and fleet status.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.