Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Summary: We are looking for drivers to provide safe transportation of our at risk youth to and from the After School Program while utilizing appropriate interventions and positive role modeling. Drivers are responsible for specific routes, but also need to display the ability to be flexible when reasonable changes occur to their route. This position is responsible to report to the Program Coordinator or Transportation Coordinator. This is a PRN position with no more than 20 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma/GED is required.
• Have a valid OH driver’s license with no more than 6 points as well as a valid auto insurance required.
• Candidate must be compassionate, empathetic, and have verbal de-escalation skills.
• Attend all necessary trainings required to safely transport youth.
• Adhere to agency policy, confidentiality policies; and being open to supervision and problem-solving should issues occur on transportation.
• Ability to take ownership of their routes and youth on the vans, handle disciplinary issues promptly, reporting accidents promptly and following the appropriate procedures to ensure safety.
• Openness to supervision and trainings around trauma informed care and the appropriate manner in which to work with youth with trauma and behavioral concerns.
• Ability to report to the shift on time and ability to be flexible during school break