Driver/Transportation Coordinator

About APM

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970 by providing early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, community school services, and violence intervention services to the North Philadelphia communities.

Summary

The Driver/Transportation Coordinator will operate agency‑owned or leased vehicles on behalf of the agency. The position involves transportation of clients and staff to necessary appointments or meetings, delivery of inter‑agency mail to appropriate offices, and delivery of packages or letters to specified locations. The Driver will also inspect vehicles for cleanliness or damage and report any issues.

Responsibilities

• Transport agency clients and staff to necessary appointments.
• Pickup and delivery of interoffice mail between agency offices.
• Transport IOC Case Managers, Case Aides, and clients to required appointments outside the local area when no other transportation is available.
• Move vehicles between administrative headquarters and off‑site locations as needed.
• Inspect agency vehicles for damage or cleanliness issues and report findings to the AP Coordinator.
• Clean vehicle interiors when conditions warrant.
• Wash vehicle exteriors at the designated washing area.
• Refuel vehicles.
• Respond to vehicle emergencies when the private mechanic is unavailable.
• Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as changing a flat tire.
• Assist with pickup of packages or supplies from vendors, retailers, or donors.
• Act as backup to the daytime Driver/Transportation Coordinator when necessary.
• Vacuum the Client Visitation Rooms at headquarters and check for cleanliness.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years experience as a driver.
• FBI, Criminal Background History, and Child Abuse clearances.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work with staff and clients in a polite manner.
• Flexibility in work hours when necessary.
• Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/month reimbursement with proof of current insurance.
• Vision and Dental Plans through SunLife.
• Basic Life Insurance (100% employer funded).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health, childcare, and public transportation expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other resources.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as APM is a non‑profit.
• Voluntary plans include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Referral Program.
• 20 days of paid time off (illness, vacation, appointments, emergencies).
• 12 paid holidays.

Pay

Starting Salary: $17.36 per hour plus benefits.

Schedule

Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Locations

• 1900 N 9th Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19122
• 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129