Youth Mentoring Program Driver

South Hills Interfaith Movement•Pittsburgh, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

SHIM’s Youth Mentoring Program is designed to offer a safe multicultural space for adolescents, primarily from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, to build a community of peers and trusted adults, discover passions and skills, and grow social emotional and academic knowledge to become resilient and capable young adults. The program is a year-round program that runs continuously throughout the academic year into the summer. It currently operates Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 8:00 pm and Fridays from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. During the hours of 3:30 to 5:30, 6th through 12th grade students engage in homework help during the school year and hangout time during the summer. Year-round, students participate in enriching group mentoring sessions from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The Program Driver is a part-time, full-year position. The Program Driver supports the program by providing safe and reliable transportation to students in grades 6-12. The Driver will conduct multiple routes during their shift to ensure all students get to and from the program safely. The Driver must be able to effectively navigate the South Hills while remaining calm, patient, and safe. The Program Driver is expected to be on site Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:15 pm.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety regulations and practices while driving
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, calm attitude
Demonstrated ability and comfort operating large vehicles
Sensitivity and awareness of working with a multi-cultural community
Ability to positively guide and direct students
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as a team member and to be highly flexible
Ability and willingness to work evening and occasional weekend hours
Valid PA driver’s license and clean driving record required
Relevant experience or education within youth development, education, social emotional support, and transportation will be considered
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Ability to drive and operate a large vehicle
Act 33/34, NSOR, and FBI clearances
Completed Mandated Reporter Training and agreement to comply as a Mandated Reporter

Responsibilities

Safely transport students to and from the program using agency vehicles
Coordinate daily driving routes with Youth Mentoring Manager
Demonstrate positive interactions and behavior management with all children
Build strong trusted relationships with students
Work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and students
Work with the Family Center Driver to maintain the vehicles on a regular basis having the oil, fluids and tires checked. Ensure the vehicles are fueled, maintained, cleaned, and inspected.
Follow safe driving instructions and practices at all times
Support program supervision in off hours when not driving
Communicate student needs (academic, behavioral, social-emotional, etc.) to Manager
Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings, when needed
Perform other responsibilities as requested by the Program Coordinator