Summary

The (Allyship, Life skills & Leadership) A.L.L Club Youth Program Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and timely transportation for youth participants (grades 7-12) to and from program activities, schools, community outings, and special events. This role supports the mission of creating a welcoming “third space” where young people can build community, develop life skills, and grow in leadership.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely transport youth participants to and from program locations, including school pick-ups and community-based activities.
• Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, agency transportation policies, and youth safety protocols.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operational readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned vehicle.
• Accurately complete transportation logs, mileage documentation, and incident reports as required.
• Communicate effectively with program staff regarding scheduling, delays, or transportation concerns.
• Support a respectful, inclusive, and positive atmosphere for youth during transportation.
• Report safety concerns, behavioral issues, or vehicle maintenance needs promptly.
• Participates in regular agency training related to safety, youth engagement, and compliance.
• Comply with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience Requirements
At least two years of driving experience are required. Previous professional driving experience, experience working with youth in educational, recreational, nonprofit, or community settings, and familiarity with the Miami Valley region and surrounding communities are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass random drug screenings.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety and risk mitigation.
• Ability to interact professionally and positively with youth.
• Sound judgment and situational awareness.
• Clear verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Dependability and time management skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening and weekend programming.
• Alignment with the mission and the values of Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley.
• Ability to be self-directed, able to take initiative and exercise independent judgment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to regularly stand, walk, use of hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls
• The occasional ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The ability of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.