Part Time Bus Driver

A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)

Job Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Senior Director of Administrative Services

FLSA Status: Part Time, Non-exempt up to 25 hours per week

Schedule Classification: Essential Onsite Monday-Friday (12PM-5PM)

About Us

At A Place Called Home, our mission is to inspire, encourage, and support the young people in South Central Los Angeles to achieve social-emotional and economic success. We envision a world where your zip code does not determine your future; where all children have the opportunity to find happiness and success. APCH serves more than 700 youth annually through holistic programming that includes academic support, arts, athletics, workforce development, and mental health services. In addition, APCH engages more than 12,000 community members each year through special events and community-based initiatives, all provided at no cost. Our 32,000-square-foot campus now features a wide range of dedicated spaces, including a teen center, athletic field, commercial kitchen, garden, dance studio, recording studio, art gallery, and theater, reflecting our evolution into a vital community hub.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Administrative Services the Bus Driver will transport members for A Place Called Home as needed. The Part Time Bus Driver plays a vital role in supporting A Place Called Home's mission by providing safe, reliable, and positive transportation experiences for youth participating in educational programs, field trips, enrichment activities, and special agency events. More than a driver, this position serves as a trusted representative of APCH, helping create a welcoming and supportive environment where members feel safe, respected, and valued.

Working closely with the Transportation Assistant Manager and program staff, the Part Time Bus Driver ensures vehicles are safely operated and well maintained, transportation schedules run efficiently, and all state and agency safety requirements are followed. This role also provides operational support through vehicle inspections, basic administrative assistance, in-kind donation pickups, and collaboration across departments to help deliver exceptional programs and services to youth and families.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-focused professional with excellent customer service and communication skills who enjoys working with young people and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the community.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Pick up/drop off students to designated destinations

- Transport members on field trips

- Ensure students and staff adhere to safe transportation practices

- Report any safety or mechanical concerns to the Senior Director of Administrative Services and Transportation Assistant Manager immediately

- Ensure vehicles are kept clean (inside and out)

- Fill vehicles with gas as needed

- Plan and monitor routes for maximum efficiency

- Communicate any delays or changes in schedule with school partners, APCH Membership team members, Senior Director of Administrative Services, Transportation Assistant Manager and any other relevant parties

- Provide administrative assistance to Transportation Coordinator

- Pick up in-kind donations as requested

- Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all times

Other Non-Essential Responsibilities

- Assist with the supervision of members during program hours, special events, and field trips

- Attend all required program meetings and events

- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and agency events outside of regular business hours, as needed.

- Able to communicate and convey accurate information

- Submit to Drug and Alcohol testing as required by the state and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCAS)

- Submit to random alcohol and drug testing as required by the Agencys Consortium

- Enroll in the Agencys California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program

- Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this important job successfully, the Bus Driver must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance. To be successful in this role the Bus driver will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the H.E.A.R.T. values: Honesty, Empathy,  Agency, Respect and Transparency. The candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development. Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.

Technical and Performance Skills

Excellent Oral Communication Skills

Dedicated to Excellence

Professionalism

Time Management

Customer Service

Collaborative Skills

Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving

Mission-Driven

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Google Suite Workspace skills

Education, Training & Experience

- Minimum one (1) year of experience safely operating large passenger vehicles, preferably transporting youth or school-age passengers.

- Valid California Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

- Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate (or ability to obtain prior to employment, if applicable).

- Current Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Medical Card) required.

- Defensive Driving certification or training preferred.

- Clean driving record with an acceptable DMV Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

- Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center and or transporting youth

- Frequent sitting

- Current medical clearance certificate (as required with Class B license)

- Continual use of vision as required by driving exam

- Lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally (donation pick-ups)

Additional Information

- Able to work well with diverse populations of employees and clients

- Solution-oriented team player who both promotes and practices a growth mindset

- Provides exemplary customer service and welcoming hospitality

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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