Part-Time Youth Van Driver & Program Aide

Tidewater Youth Services Commission; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Tidewater Youth Services Commission in Virginia is seeking a dependable Program Aide (Van Driver) to support the Community Services Program. This part-time role provides safe transportation for youth to and from homes, court service units, and group activities, while assisting staff with session preparation and logistics.

This position requires a clean Virginia driver’s license, willingness to travel across the Hampton Roads region, and the ability to work with court-involved youth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience with at-risk or court-involved youth preferred.
• Clean Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in youth safety and crisis response training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a van driver for the Community Services Program, providing scheduled transportation of youth to and from their homes to local Court Service Units and other required destinations for program groups and outings.
• Provide general assistance to Community Services Counselors by helping with the preparation of supplies for youth sessions, and participating in group activities as needed.
• Build positive, professional relationships with at-risk youth, always modeling respectful communication, boundaries, and reliability.
• Maintain daily transportation logs and assist with mileage tracking, vehicle upkeep reports, and coordination of regular van maintenance.
• Ensure safe, timely, and confidential transport while adhering to all agency safety guidelines and transportation protocols.
• Represent the program and agency with professionalism and discretion in all interactions with youth, families, juvenile justice system personnel, and community partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Youth safety training

Education

HS diploma or GED

Human Services / Youth Development / Criminal Justice training (preferred)

Job description

Tidewater Youth Services Commission in Virginia is seeking a dependable Program Aide (Van Driver) to support the Community Services Program. This part-time role provides safe transportation for youth to and from homes, court service units, and group activities, while assisting staff with session preparation and logistics.

This position requires a clean Virginia driver’s license, willingness to travel across the Hampton Roads region, and the ability to work with court-involved youth.