Transportation Specialist

Des Moines, IA – Two part-time positions available

About the role

The Transportation Specialist operates a YWRC van to transport young people to and from YWRC activities and programs. Key duties include driving a commercial van, ensuring participants follow safety protocols (seatbelts and carseats), reporting maintenance concerns, documenting numbers transported, and fueling the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 15-person or 6-passenger van to transport participants to and from specified destinations, as directed.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as carwashes, checking oil, fluids, and tires; report non-routine problems or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Follow specified instructions, procedures, and standards for the efficient and safe operation of the vehicle, and for the care and safety of passengers.
• Conform to all federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial van for passenger use.
• Attend agency meetings and additional staff trainings as required, including team, staff, and committee meetings.
• Work with and supervise volunteers and interns as appropriate to fulfill job duties.
• Support YWRC fundraising events.
• Support YWRC marketing and communication efforts.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Philosophical agreement with YWRC’s mission, vision, values, and work.
• Must be at least 25 years of age to meet commercial auto policy requirements.
• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• Must have or obtain a valid Iowa Class D3 vehicle operator's permit prior to start date.
• Must pass pre-employment DCI, CPI, and DMV background checks.
• Skilled in the operation of commercial passenger vans or equivalent.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the greater Des Moines area and surrounding areas.
• Ability to identify vehicle problems and malfunctions.
• Knowledge of requirements and standards related to the safe and efficient operation of light commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle.
• Passage of all required criminal history background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification or ability to attain within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter certification or ability to attain within 60 days of hire.
• Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care/Trauma Responsive Care.
• Fluency in a second language (Spanish, Swahili, Arabic, French preferred).

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and move around the work area.
• Finger dexterity and repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Close vision to read computer screen and documents.
• Speech and hearing to communicate with co-workers, clients, donors, volunteers, board members, and vendors.

Work Environment

• Work is in a vehicle and front lobby of an office environment.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• YWRC is a tobacco-free environment (building and vehicles).

Core Competencies

• Client/Customer Focused – Builds strong client/customer relationships and delivers client/customer-centric solutions.
• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the agency.
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Pay

$15.00 - $17.50 per hour dependent upon experience

Schedule

• Position 1: 15-20 hours per week average (Mon - Thurs during the school year, some Fridays during the summer).
• Position 2: 8-12 hours per week average (two days per week, Mon - Thurs).
• Primarily afternoon and early evening hours, some morning and early afternoons in the summer or on days school is not in session.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting upon hire.
• 10 Agency Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• 4 Hours of Volunteer Time Off annually.
• Paid Seasonal Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program, $150 annual wellness reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Development.

About Us

Mission: To empower participants to be strong, self-confident, and resilient.

Vision: For youth of our community to grow to their full potential and realize the life of possibilities they deserve.

Values: Equity, Resiliency, Accessibility, Community, Advocacy.

The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and champions for participants ages 8-24. YWRC participants include anyone who identifies or has been socialized as female. Through small groups and individual support, the YWRC provides programming for all participants, no matter what they may be going through. The YWRC’s unique structure features three branches of programming - Counseling, Girls Inc., and Young Moms - to better serve the members of our community throughout various stages of life, along with other services that meet participants’ essential needs and remove barriers to their participation.

Our programs and services enable participants’ self-determination so they can set and achieve goals that are personally meaningful to them and that support their long-term independence. The YWRC is an agency that serves and celebrates participants with a diverse range of identities including race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The YWRC strives to build, maintain, and support a staff that reflects that diversity. The YWRC strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English.