Transportation Specialist (PART-TIME)

Work That Matters. Support That Lasts.

At VisionQuest (VQ), we serve children, youth, and families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Our teams help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward brighter futures.

VQ is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. We partner with state and federal agencies to deliver services where the need is greatest and to strengthen the communities we serve.

Every role at VQ contributes to meaningful impact. Whether working directly with youth or supporting the professionals who serve them, your work helps create opportunity and stability for the next generation.

Why build your career at VQ?

Purpose-driven work
Every role contributes to helping children and families succeed.

Fair and responsible compensation
We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.

Career growth opportunities
Internal promotions and leadership development pathways.

Professional leadership culture
Accountable, supportive leadership focused on long-term success.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with employer match

At VQ, we are building more than programs.
We are building careers that make a difference.

The Transportation Specialist provides safe, reliable, and flexible transportation services for families and youth. This

role ensures that children and families are able to attend essential appointments, court hearings, visitations, and

other case-related activities that support engagement in services and case plans. The Transportation Specialist fosters

a supportive and respectful environment during transport, ensuring safety, professionalism, and adherence to agency,

state, and federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Transportation & Safety

○ Provide safe and timely transportation for youth and families to and from court hearings, family

visitations, medical and behavioral health appointments, school, and other case-related activities.

○ Maintain responsibility for the safety and well-being of passengers at all times during transport.

○ Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition

and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

○ Follow all traffic laws, transportation regulations, and VisionQuest policies while operating agency

vehicles.

○ Assist families and youth with safe entry, seating, and exit from vehicles, ensuring use of

appropriate safety restraints.

● Family & Youth Support

○ Serve as a professional and supportive representative of the Transportation Services program,

maintaining a trauma-informed, respectful, and culturally sensitive approach.

○ Build positive rapport with youth and families while maintaining professional boundaries.

○ Support youth and families in maintaining engagement with services and case plans by ensuring

reliable access to required appointments and activities.

○ Documentation & Compliance

○ Complete all required trip logs, mileage reports, and documentation of transports in an accurate

and timely manner.

○ Report and document any incidents, behavioral concerns, or safety issues that occur during

transport in accordance with policy.

○ Ensure confidentiality of all client and case information.

○ Follow all Occupational Health and Safety protocols and VisionQuest policies.

● Teamwork & Training

o Work collaboratively with Children and Youth Services staff, caseworkers, and

VisionQuest colleagues to coordinate transportation schedules.

o Participate