Transportation Officer

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?

We’re looking for a Transportation Officer at Hope Forest Academy in Paisley, FL., an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs.

ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

To be considered, you should:

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect. Have a desire to work with troubled teens.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed either 60 hours of college education or 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years. CDL license holders will be eligible todrive buses and large vans.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and a TB test.

The Perks:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• Free Meals on shift.
• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
• Tuition Assistance.
• Essential Skills - Youth Care 101 $ 1,000 Bonus within the first 90 days

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Inspired to perform without outside help

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

High School or better.

Experience working with at-risk youth

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