Youth Services Transportation and Support Specialist

Rawhide-Youth-Services; New London (WI); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rawhide Youth Services in Wisconsin is seeking a Transportation Aide to ensure safe, reliable transport for youth across residential, school, and community settings. You will help supervise youth and support daily routines as part of a therapeutic environment.

The role requires a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to communicate effectively by phone, text, and email. Working hours are Tue-Fri 9:00-5:00 and Sun 1:00-9:00, with varied weather and occasional lifting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
• Must communicate effectively by phone, text, and email.

Aufgaben

• Transports youth safely to appointments, home visits, activities, and other approved destinations.
• Follows transportation procedures, traffic laws, and passenger safety requirements.
• Coordinates trip schedules and keeps vehicle records and logs up to date.
• Provides flexible campus support and youth supervision as needed.

Kenntnisse

Valid driver's license

Safe driving record

Communication by phone/text/email

Traffic laws knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Company OverviewSince 1965, Rawhide Youth Services has served thousands of at-risk youth and their families throughout Wisconsin as a premier mental and behavioral health agency. As a faith-based 501(c)(3) charity, we provide family-centered care, treatment, and education. We offer all this through both residential and community-based services. Every day, we are guided by our mission: \"Being dependent on God, we inspire and equip at-risk youth and their families to lead healthy and responsible lives.\" Living that mission is only possible when we hold to our core values of unconditional love, unwavering faith, eternal hope and relentless perseverance. It’s through professional and personalized support services, our faith in God, and the belief that tomorrow will be better than yesterday, that the people we serve are able to rise up, overcome their challenges and thrive.Job PurposeProvides safe, reliable transportation for youth to approved destinations and assists with campus staffing when transportation is not needed. Supports youth supervision, daily routines, and a safe, therapeutic environment across residential, school, and group home settings.Essential FunctionsTransports youth safely to appointments, home visits, activities, and other approved destinations.Follows transportation procedures, traffic laws, and passenger safety requirements.Coordinates trip schedules, communicates changes, and completes required vehicle and trip records.Provides flexible staffing support in youth homes, school, and other assigned campus settings.Supervises and engages youth while supporting established routines, behavioral expectations, and therapeutic practices.Job ResponsibilitiesPROVIDES SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATIONby transporting youth to approved locations; following traffic laws and Rawhide safety procedures; checking vehicles before and after trips; reporting concerns or accidents; and maintaining accurate transportation documentation.PROVIDES FLEXIBLE CAMPUS SUPPORTby assisting with staffing coverage, youth supervision, activities, and daily programming in youth homes, school, and other assigned locations when not driving.PROMOTES YOUTH SAFETY AND DEVELOPMENTby building positive professional relationships, maintaining boundaries, following established therapeutic and trauma-informed practices, and supporting youth life skills and decision-making.COMMUNICATES AND DOCUMENTS EFFECTIVELYby coordinating schedules, notifying appropriate staff of delays or concerns, and completing passenger logs, vehicle records, and incident reports as required.DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONALISM AND FLEXIBILITYProfessional Development & Organizational ResponsibilitiesMaintain Professional and Technical KnowledgeCompleting required trainingsAttending educational workshopsReviewing professional publicationsProtects the Credibility of the Rawhide MissionComplying with the Rawhide standard of conductSetting an example, in words and actions, that is consistent with the values and beliefs of RawhideContributes to Team EffortPerforming other duties as directed or assigned by supervisorQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required.Experience: Experience working with youth or providing transportation preferred.Knowledge and Skills: Valid driver's license and safe driving record; understanding of traffic laws and passenger safety; ability to communicate effectively by phone, text, and email.Working ConditionsFull-time schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Requires driving in varied traffic and weather conditions, extended sitting, assisting passengers, occasional lifting and bending, and ability to meet physical requirements including approved therapeutic physical restraints.