Transporter

youthopportunity; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Free RX delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is seeking a Transporter at Brooksville Youth Academy in Brooksville, FL. You will provide scheduled transportation for youth, assist with route planning, and ensure safety during transport.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid safe driving record, and the ability to relate to diverse youth and adults. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled transportation services for youth to and from the program and activities.
• Develop and maintain efficient pick‑up and delivery route schedules.
• Operate vans and other vehicles safely and in accordance with 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Youth engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transporter – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Brooksville, FL - Brooksville Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour

About Youth Opportunity & Brooksville Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity’s Brooksville Youth Academy is a 72‑bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility serving adolescent males ages 13–17. The program delivers trauma‑informed mental health and substance abuse treatment in a structured therapeutic environment. Youth participate in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice programming, life skills development, vocational prep, and enrichment activities such as art, music, recreation, yoga, and equine therapy. Services are provided 24/7 in small group living units to support emotional stabilization and successful community reintegration. Length of stay varies based on progress toward individualized treatment goals.

Position Summary – Transporter Job in Brooksville, FL

We are hiring a Transporter to support transportation services at Brooksville Youth Academy. 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. You will transport youth to and from the program and other activities, maintain vehicles, and assist staff in ensuring youth safety during transport.

Transporter Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
• Work in a trauma-informed, structured, and supportive residential environment
• Contribute to the safety and well‑being of youth through safe and reliable transportation
• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

Transporter Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled transportation services for youth to and from the program and other activities as needed
• Assist 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 Include

• 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.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.