Behavioral Health Aide/Transport Driver, Student Services (Full-time) - AMIKids Tallahassee
Description
Do You Enjoy Driving and Making a Difference in the Lives of Young People?
Are you an experienced, safety-conscious driver who enjoys working with youth?
If so, AMIkids Tallahassee may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Why AMIkids?
Since 1969, AMIkids has helped more than 160,000 youth and families build brighter futures through education, mentorship, and behavioral support. Our team members help youth safely reach school, appointments, and activities while serving as positive role models.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Behavioral Health Aide / Transport Driver whose primary responsibility is providing safe, reliable transportation for youth. This position also supports youth supervision, behavioral guidance, and daily program activities.
What You Will Be Doing
- Safely transport youth to and from school, appointments, program activities, and other assigned destinations.
- Ensure youth safety, supervision, and appropriate behavior during transportation.
- Operate program vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and AMIkids transportation guidelines.
- Conduct vehicle safety inspections and maintain required transportation logs.
- Serve as a positive role model, providing behavioral redirection, guidance, and mentorship.
- Assist with youth supervision, behavioral interventions, and program activities as needed.
- Document and report incidents, safety concerns, and behavioral issues.
- Support occasional evening, weekend, or overnight trips as needed.
- Administer First Aid and CPR during emergencies and perform other assigned duties.
Minimum Education, Training & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and applicable endorsements or DOT certification.
- Previous passenger transportation experience preferred.
- One year of experience working with youth preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time Team Members including:
- Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.