Transporter - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR
About The Position
The Transporter Specialist for NYAP’s La Jornada Program, which focuses on transitional foster care (TFC), coordinates transportation and 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 role involves arranging and supervising travel to scheduled and emergency appointments, reunification destinations, and group outings, while coordinating with medical, clinical, and program staff. The position requires frequent travel, including out-of-state travel for reunification efforts, and a flexible schedule that varies according to transportation needs. The Transporter also supports the safety and upkeep of campus vehicles, maintains transportation and appointment records, reports missed appointments and unusual events, and provides safety training to new hires. The role requires the ability to supervise youth during transit and participate in physical interventions when necessary. A high school diploma or GED, experience working with at-risk youth, English-Spanish fluency, and a valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with at-risk youth.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- 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 transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily liability coverage.
- Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, support agency goals and colleagues, and work with ORR liaisons.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged walking and standing, physical agility, possible running and climbing stairs, participation in physical interventions when necessary, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 100 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Travel out of state up to 40%–50% for reunification efforts.
- Perform work consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
- Coordinate transportation by organizing and navigating destinations, physically escorting youth, and supervising them during travel to scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Coordinate medical transportation with the Charge Nurse.
- Coordinate clinical transportation with clinical staff.
- Coordinate 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 transport 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 who are on transport.
- Inspect assigned campus vehicles for cleanliness, damage, required equipment, and safe operation; ensure daily cleanliness and upkeep.
- Ensure vehicles are properly fueled and maintain security over vehicles and keys.
- Report vehicle needs and damage to maintenance and track vehicle repair issues.
- Maintain notebooks and inspect logs for completion and accuracy.
- Provide safety training to new hires every three weeks.
- Collect and track safety checklist sheets and provide a weekly report.
- Complete required Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 33 paid days off each year: 11 holidays and 22 days of PTO.
- Healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
- Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
- 401(k).
- Summer hours off, including half-day Fridays and work-anniversary trips.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Phone allowance.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- CEUs and ongoing training and education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
