IPS Youth Mentor Driver

Job description

Description Position Summary: The IPS Youth Mentor Driver provides daily transportation and consistent mentorship to youth enrolled in the IPS program throughout Philadelphia. This role combines safe, reliable driving with supportive guidance to help youth build life skills, access community resources, and stay engaged in their personal and program goals. Full-time staff are expected to be dependable, professional, and committed to youth development. Key Responsibilities: Part-time position with 20 hours per week; in hours 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday - Transport youth safely to and from schools, appointments, program activities, and community events across Philadelphia. - Build positive, professional relationships with youth while maintaining healthy boundaries. - Serve as a mentor by modeling appropriate behavior, encouraging personal growth, and supporting youth in developing social and life skills. - Maintain accurate logs, schedules, mileage records, and incident reports. - Communicate regularly with supervisors, case managers, and families regarding youth needs or schedule changes. - Ensure the vehicle is clean, safe, and properly maintained before and after each shif...