Transporter

Transporter – Youth Behavioral HealthLocation: Brooksville, FL - Brooksville Youth AcademyJob Type: Full-Time Pay: $15.00 per hourAbout Youth Opportunity & Brooksville Youth AcademyYouth Opportunity's Brooksville Youth Academy is a 72-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility serving adolescent males ages 13–17. The program delivers trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment in a structured therapeutic environment. Youth participate in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice programming, life skills development, vocational prep, and enrichment activities such as art, music, recreation, yoga, and equine therapy. Services are provided 24/7 in small group living units to support emotional stabilization and successful community reintegration. Length of stay varies based on progress toward individualized treatment goals.Position Summary – Transporter Job in Brooksville, FLWe are hiring a Transporter to support transportation services at Brooksville Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals with safe driving experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a secure and supportive environment for youth. You will transport youth to and from the program and other activities, maintain vehicles, and assist staff in ensuring youth safety during transport.Transporter Job BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay periodFree RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environmentWhy Join Youth Opportunity?Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youthWork in a trauma-informed, structured, and supportive residential environmentContribute to the safety and well-being of youth through safe and reliable transportationDevelop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunitiesTransporter ResponsibilitiesProvide scheduled transportation services for youth to and from the program and other activities as neededAssist in developing and maintaining efficient pick-up and delivery route schedulesOperate vans and other vehicles safely and in accordance with YOI policies and traffic lawsMaintain, inspect, clean, and perform basic operator-level maintenance on assigned vehiclesComplete vehicle safety checklists before and after each useSupervise youth during transport and ensure safe behaviorReport unsafe vehicle issues or incidents immediatelyOther Duties IncludeMaintain high standards of role model behavior for youthMaintain contact with program staff during transport, without operating the vehicle while using a phoneParticipate in training and development activities as requiredReport any acts or conditions that may indicate inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth interactionsPerform other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentPrior safe driving experience and proven safe driving recordAbility to relate to a wide diversity of youth and adultsPreferred ExperienceTwo years' work experience with youth preferredFamiliarity with residential treatment or youth programsOther RequirementsPhysical Demands: Ability to transport youth; maintain sitting position for at least half of the day; occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds; maintain focus on road and traffic conditions while supervising youth; must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.Other: Must maintain a valid state driver's license and meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Must meet requirements for YOI's auto insurance and be authorized to drive for business purposes.How to Apply Click "Apply Now" through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.