What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Together for Youth?
Job Details Job Location Canaan, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $21.00 - $21.42 Hourly Travel Percentage Road Warrior Job Shift Day Join Our Mission
The Bilingual Transportation Specialist is responsible for driving and transporting youth, following transportation schedules, and completing assignments, paperwork and / or reporting as required.
Goal of our Sheltered Hearts Program
Our goal is to provide safe and timely reunification for a child and their family or suitable sponsor.
In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Sheltered Hearts Program provides family reunification and short-term shelter for children who have entered the United States without a guardian. Children reside in our family-style cottage located on our 2,000-acre campus while our bilingual staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for driving and transporting youth to and from appointments and other youth related services.
- Maps out routes, itineraries, and destinations. Completes necessary paperwork and reports according to Agency policy and protocol.
- Moves or carries cargo onto, into, off of, or out of the vehicle(s) being operated and moves or carries cargo from the vehicle to the delivery or storage point.
- Starts, stops, steers and controls vehicles both on the grounds and over the road.
- Conducts safety inspection on vehicles prior to operation, including but not limited to checking gauges, fluid levels and tire pressures.
- Tends to routine maintenance of vehicles operated including detailing exterior and interior of vehicle
- Pumps gas and potentially air to tires if needed while traveling. Ensures any vehicle damage, maintenance, accidents, etc. are reported according to Agency policy and protocol.
- Serves as back up for other transportation positions.
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
- This position will comply will all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those or ORR, ICE and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Job Requirements
Schedule
Monday - Friday : 6am - 2 pm
Wednesday - Saturday 6 am - 4 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $21 - $21
