Bilingual Youth Transport Specialist (Spanish/English)

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan assistance

CEUs and trainings

Paid time off

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Tucson, AZ seeks a Transporter Specialist for the La Jornada Program to coordinate transportation and physically escort unaccompanied youth as they reunite with sponsors.

The role requires state driving privileges, bilingual English/Spanish, willingness to travel up to 40–50%, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with at‑risk youth, provide safety training, and maintain vehicle safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Valid driver''s license, reliable transportation, and good driving record.
• Agility and strength evaluation required.
• Proficient use of computers, smartphones, and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Travel out of state up to 40-50% for reunification efforts.
• Coordinate transportation and physically escort youth during transit.
• Coordinate medical and clinical transport with staff.
• Maintain daily roster of transport details.
• Provide safety training to new hires every three weeks.
• Ensure vehicle safety, cleanliness, fueling, and security.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent time management

Excellent communication

Written & verbal communication

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program in Tucson, AZ seeks a Transporter Specialist for the La Jornada Program to coordinate transportation and physically escort unaccompanied youth as they reunite with sponsors.

The role requires state driving privileges, bilingual English/Spanish, willingness to travel up to 40–50%, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with at‑risk youth, provide safety training, and maintain vehicle safety and documentation.