Transporter

Transporter

Job Type: Full-Time

About Youth Opportunity & Harpeth Primary Assessment Center

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Harpeth Primary Assessment Center in Nashville, Tennessee is a secure, 24-bed assessment center providing trauma-informed care to girls ages 10 to 17.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Transporter to support transportation services at Harpeth Primary Assessment Center. This role is ideal for individuals with safe driving experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a secure and supportive environment for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled transportation services for youth to and from the program and other activities as needed
• Auxiliary in developing and maintaining efficient pick-up and delivery route schedules
• Operate vans and other vehicles safely and in accordance with YOI policies and traffic laws
• Maintain, inspect, clean, and perform basic operator-level maintenance on assigned vehicles
• Complete vehicle safety checklists before and after each use
• Supervise youth during transport and ensure safe behavior
• Report unsafe vehicle issues or incidents immediately

Other Duties

• Maintain high standards of role model behavior for youth
• Maintain contact with program staff during transport, without operating the vehicle while using a phone
• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Report any acts or conditions that may indicate inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior safe driving experience and proven safe driving record
• Ability to relate to a wide diversity of youth and adults

Preferred Experience

• Two years’ work experience with youth preferred
• Familiarity with residential treatment or youth programs

Other Requirements

• Physical Demands: Ability to transport youth; maintain sitting position for at least half of the day; occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds; maintain focus on road and traffic conditions while supervising youth; must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
• Other: Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Must meet requirements for YOI’s auto insurance and be authorized to drive for business purposes.

How to Apply

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.