LightHouse Driver

**About Us** Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to provide opportunity, promote dignity, and inspire change in all who find their way to us. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, health, and human services that benefit children and families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and senior adults. Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs. Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. We endeavor to attract qualified and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth. LightHouse Driver **JOB SUMMARY:** Support the Lighthouse mission by ensuring program children have safe and reliable transportation to the site where they can learn and are in a safe haven. JOB **“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6** **DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Transport students safely and efficiently for after-school and summer sessions using specified routes to/from school and home and to various activities. - Transport students on field trips and student experiences during program time. - Pick up and deliver all LightHouse meals for school and community sites. - Conduct pre-trip inspections; ensure the safe condition and cleanliness of transport vans. - Observe all safety regulations and policies. - Follow all safety rules and procedures and ensure students follow them when on the transport vehicle. - Ensure student discipline on the transport vehicle. Maintain student control and make necessary reports on disciplinary issues to the Program Coordinator. - Assist Program Coordinator with implementing behavior strategies to reinforce desired behavior and to eliminate undesired behavior. - Assist Program Assistants with homework help. - Report all hazardous conditions to the Program Coordinator. - Monitor students at the LightHouse site and when out during program time, including field trips, student experiences, etc. - Work on special projects as assigned. **REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** - High school diploma or GED preferred. - One (1) year of experience working with children in education or social services setting preferred - One (1) year of transportation driving experience preferred. - Current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Chauffeurs license preferred. - Automobile liability insurance that meets minimum requirements. **REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:** - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing - Ability to communicate with people of all levels and backgrounds. - Ability to manage and redirect student behavior. - Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive situations. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** 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. Must be able to use a computer as required. Must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Work is primarily sedentary but must be able to move throughout the building to access office equipment. May need to occasio…