Street Outreach Driver

Join Our Team at Native American Connections!

Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma-informed care grounded in respect and tradition.

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality, comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.

When you join NAC, you're not just taking a job — you're becoming part of a movement. A movement that values cultural identity, honors resilience, and believes in the power of community. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to healing generational trauma, strengthening families, and building vibrant futures.

Behavioral Health Services:
Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services.

Affordable Housing:
Safe, stable, and supportive housing options — from transitional housing to permanent low-income housing.

Community Development:
Revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving Native heritage through community-based projects and education.

Our Values: Health & Wellness | Quality | Accountability | Growth | Interconnectedness/Belonging | Community

Based in Phoenix, Arizona | ️ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

We are seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals to join our growing team across various departments including clinical services, housing support, youth engagement, and administrative leadership. If you’re passionate about social change, cultural advocacy, and serving diverse communities with dignity and care — NAC is the place for you.

Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view open positions and join our circle of care.

Location:
Homebase Surprise, 12215 W. Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (7:00AM - 4:00 PM)

The Street Outreach Driver provides transportation in a 7-passenger minivan to unhoused or at‑risk youth to NAC facilities, community services, health appointments, and other destinations. The driver collaborates closely with the Street Outreach Case worker to provide compassionate, safe, and respectful service. The ideal candidate is dependable, culturally sensitive, and committed to supporting vulnerable youth populations.

• Provide safe and timely transportation for outreach staff and clients to NAC facilities, service providers, and other destinations as directed.
• Conduct routine vehicle safety checks including fueling, checking tire pressure, cleaning windshield and windows, maintaining fluid levels and the cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Maintain a log of mileage, stops, and clients’ transportation details in accordance with program guidelines.
• Report any vehicle damage or incidents to management and complete an Accident Report Form.
• Assist in monitoring Drop‑in Center clients while on NAC site and support staff as needed during service delivery.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience operating a passenger van.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and submit to annual MVD reports.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, and clients.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and ethical boundaries when working with at‑risk individuals.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish) is preferred.
• Experience in working with the Native American population preferred.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem‑solving, organizational, and time management skills.

• Able to stand, bend or kneel for long periods.
• Able to sit, stand, walk with or without accommodations.

Native American Connections is a drug‑free workplace with safety‑sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.

This position is considered Non‑Exempt and entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.