Youth Specialist / Transportation Worker

ABBOTT HOUSE•Village of Irvington, NY

3d•$58,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Transportation Worker safely transports children and staff and coordinates driving duties with the Transportation Supervisor. The role also supports maintenance and custodial work when transportation tasks are not required. The employee checks vehicles, coordinates inspections and repairs, and follows a schedule that may be adjusted to meet program needs. Responsibilities include transporting children to appointments, airports, and recreational or religious activities; collecting new intakes from the airport; and flying with children to meet their sponsors when designated. The employee conducts daily vehicle inspections, ensures vehicles are safe and stocked with emergency kits, keeps vehicles fueled and clean, and schedules monthly deep cleaning or detailing. The role also includes reviewing transportation logs and transporting TFC children from school to the Bronx, following required communication, head-count, roll-call, seat-belt, and debriefing procedures. The employee must complete mandated ORR and Abbott House training.

Requirements

One year of driving experience.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to use a computer, learn software programs, and operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely transport children and staff.
Transport children to scheduled appointments, airports, and recreational or religious activities.
Pick up new intakes from the airport and fly with children to meet sponsors when designated.
Work with maintenance and custodial staff when transportation tasks are not required.
Check vehicles and coordinate inspections and repairs with the Transportation Supervisor.
Conduct daily inspections of sedans, minivans, and 12-passenger vans; note damage and ensure vehicles are safe and stocked with emergency kits.
Ensure vehicles are fueled daily, take them to the car wash daily or as needed, and schedule deep cleaning or detailing at least monthly.
Review transportation logs daily and note disruptions or incorrect information.
Drive TFC children from school back to the Bronx, contact the Assistant Director or Director before departure, conduct a head count and roll call, and ensure children use seat belts and appropriate booster or car seats.
Debrief an administrator upon arrival about concerns involving the children at school or during the drive.
Complete mandated ORR and Abbott House training on time.
Perform other related duties as required.