**Transportation Specialist** Location: Matteson, IL Schedule: Part Time Compensation: $19 hourly **Position Summary** Under the general supervision of the Program Manager or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, the family of origin, foster parents, and community partners, providing supervision of child/family visits toward the ultimate goal of reunification and/or consistent sibling contact/connection. **Responsibilities:** The Transportation Specialist will perform duties including, but not limited to: + Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies + Transport children, youth and families to family visits, multi-disciplinary meetings, appointments, placements, court hearings and other events as requested. + Coordinates transportation including organizing and navigating travel destinations, physically escorts, and supervises youth while in transit to scheduled and emergency appointments. + Arrive timely for all scheduled transports and follow transportation schedule as detailed. + Ensure children and youth are transported according to prescribed safety protocols, including use of child safety restraints. + Document all activities in a timely manner including logging mileage and hours worked. + Assist in scheduling and arranging appointments. **Minimum Qualifications:** + 21 years' of age or older. + Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record. + Reliable transportation, personal vehicle used to transport successfully passes safety inspection. + Flexible availability to meet youth and families' needs. + A minimum of **$100,000/$300,000** liability insurance on vehicle used for transportation. + Working, reliable telephone. + Must be willing to submit to and successfully complete background checks and physical. + Must be able submit three character references. + Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing. **Driving and Vehicle Requirements** + Valid driver’s license + Reliable personal transportation + Good driving record + Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability If this describes YOU, please apply today! www.nyap.org/employment **Working At NYAP** + Mileage reimbursement + Friday Summer Hours + Goodwill time off, based on hours worked + 11 Partially Paid Holidays Per Year + Tuition Assistance + Work Anniversary Trips An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. **National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.** **We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.