Transporter - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Evendale, OH

11d•$43,918 - $43,918

About The Position

The Transporter Specialist for the La Jornada transitional foster care program coordinates transportation and physically escorts children who have fled their country of origin and arrived in the United States without a parent or legal guardian as they continue their journey to reunite with sponsors. The position requires frequent travel, including out-of-state travel for reunification efforts, and a flexible schedule based on transportation needs. The role also includes responsibility for vehicle readiness, transportation records, and safety training for new hires. The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is full-time. The listed salary is $43,918 per year. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, experience working with at-risk youth, and fluency in English and Spanish. A valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, insurance, a good driving record, and successful completion of an agility and strength evaluation are also required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with at-risk youth.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily liability coverage.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to travel out of state up to 40%–50% for reunification efforts.
Ability to work a variable schedule and maintain flexibility based on transportation needs.
Ability to perform prolonged walking and standing, and physical agility; may need to run, climb stairs, and participate in physical interventions with youth when necessary.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds; the physical-demands section also describes occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, pulling, and carrying.
Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR training.
Excellent customer service and communication skills; cultural sensitivity; self-direction; and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to support agency goals and colleagues, work with ORR liaisons, and interact respectfully and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate transportation, plan and navigate destinations, and escort and supervise youth during travel to scheduled and emergency appointments.
Coordinate medical transportation with the Charge Nurse, clinical transportation with clinical staff, and reunification transportation with the team.
Track and assign doctor appointments through supervisors, and attend weekly supervisor meetings.
Maintain a daily roster of transportation times, dates, destinations, transporters, and duration.
Document missed appointments and unusual events for the Management Team.
Track and schedule weekly group outings using the transportation outing schedule.
Maintain cell phone numbers for staff on transport.
Inspect assigned vehicles for cleanliness, damage, required equipment, and safe operation; keep vehicles clean and fueled.
Maintain security of vehicles and keys; report vehicle needs and damage to maintenance and track repair issues.
Maintain notebooks and inspect logs for completeness and accuracy.
Provide safety training to new hires every three weeks.
Collect and track safety checklist sheets and provide a weekly report.
Perform work consistently with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Perform other duties as assigned.