Bilingual Youth Transporter – Spanish/English

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off each year (11 hols +

Health benefits for you and family

Pet insurance discounts

401(k) plan

Summer hours off (Half-day Fridays)

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Transporter Specialist for the La Jornada Program to coordinate transportation and physically escort unaccompanied youth to reunification sponsors. Travel up to 40–50% may be required to support reunification efforts.

Responsibilities include arranging medical and clinical transport, maintaining transport rosters, and ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness. A valid driver's license, bilingual English/Spanish, and a strong safety record are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Applicants are required to pass an agility and strength evaluation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and escort youth during transit.
• Travel out of state up to 40%–50% for reunification efforts.
• Maintain daily roster of times, destinations, transporters and duration.
• Provide safety training to new hires every three weeks.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and secure, with proper equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Written and oral communication

Agility and strength evaluation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Transporter Specialist for the La Jornada Program to coordinate transportation and physically escort unaccompanied youth to reunification sponsors. Travel up to 40–50% may be required to support reunification efforts.

Responsibilities include arranging medical and clinical transport, maintaining transport rosters, and ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness. A valid driver's license, bilingual English/Spanish, and a strong safety record are essential.