Youth Mentoring Program Driver

Program DriverSHIM's Youth Mentoring Program is designed to offer a safe multicultural space for adolescents, primarily from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, to build a community of peers and trusted adults, discover passions and skills, and grow social emotional and academic knowledge to become resilient and capable young adults. The program is a year-round program that runs continuously throughout the academic year into the summer. It currently operates Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 8:00 pm and Fridays from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. During the hours of 3:30 to 5:30, 6th through 12th grade students engage in homework help during the school year and hangout time during the summer. Year-round, students participate in enriching group mentoring sessions from 6:00 to 8:00pm.The Program Driver is a part-time, full-year position. The Program Driver supports the program by providing safe and reliable transportation to students in grades 6-12. The Driver will conduct multiple routes during their shift to ensure all students get to and from the program safely. The Driver must be able to effectively navigate the South Hills while remaining calm, patient, and safe. The Program Driver is expected to be on site Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:15 pm.Essential Functions:Safely transport students to and from the program using agency vehiclesCoordinate daily driving routes with Youth Mentoring ManagerDemonstrate positive interactions and behavior management with all childrenBuild strong trusted relationships with studentsWork cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and studentsWork with the Family Center Driver to maintain the vehicles on a regular basis having the oil, fluids and tires checked. Ensure the vehicles are fueled, maintained, cleaned, and inspected.Follow safe driving instructions and practices at all timesSupport program supervision in off hours when not drivingCommunicate student needs (academic, behavioral, social-emotional, etc.) to ManagerAttend staff meetings and professional development trainings, when neededPerform other responsibilities as requested by the Program CoordinatorKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of safety regulations and practices while drivingAbility to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, calm attitudeDemonstrated ability and comfort operating large vehiclesSensitivity and awareness of working with a multi-cultural communityAbility to positively guide and direct studentsStrong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal communication skillsAbility to work as a team member and to be highly flexibleAbility and willingness to work evening and occasional weekend hoursEducation and Experience:Valid PA driver's license and clean driving record requiredRelevant experience or education within youth development, education, social emotional support, and transportation will be consideredPhysical Requirements:Must be able to sit for long periods of timeAbility to drive and operate a large vehicleSupervisory Responsibility:NoneClearances Needed:Act 33/34, NSOR, and FBI clearancesCompleted Mandated Reporter Training and agreement to comply as a Mandated Reporter