Driver Education Coordinator and Instructor

POSITION: Driver Education Coordinator and Instructor

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Empowerment and Strategic Initiatives

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume AND cover letter to the email address shown after clicking on the “Learn How to Apply button below

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STATEMENT OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Operation Fresh Start is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Operation Fresh Start is committed to building a community of equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ groups, sexual minority groups, and any other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of other’s life experiences and perspectives.

ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Our Vision:  All youth ages 16–24 are assets in our community.

Our Mission: Operation Fresh Start empowers emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency through education, mentoring, and employment training. OFS programs offer youth and young adults’ opportunities to gain meaningful, supported work experience, earn a high school diploma or occupational credential, and continue on to higher education and/or self-sustaining employment.

ABOUT OPERATION FRESH START: OFS programs are designed for a critical time in life: the transition to adulthood. They provide a path forward for emerging adults through mentoring, education, and employment training. OFS program participants earn their high school diploma, driver’s license, and certifications in the construction and conservation fields, and gain college/career readiness skills. Program participants are all also giving back to the community – building affordable homes for low-income families, and completing conservation projects and environmental justice work in city and county parks. After program completion, OFS staff continue to support program graduates as they transition into post-secondary education and/or self-sustaining employment.

PURPOSE:  The Driver’s Education Coordinator and Instructor is instrumental in creating access to space and opportunity by teaching emerging adults how to obtain their driver’s license safely and responsibly.  The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and professional with strong communication and program management skills.  This candidate builds positive relationships with participants, partners, and staff while ensuring high-quality instruction and adherence to state regulations.

HOURS: This is a full-time position with Fridays and weekends off.  Scheduled work hours are 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  The hours are split between OFS (32 hours) and 4-Lakes Training School (8 hours).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is an on-site position located at 2670 Milwaukee St, Madison WI 53704 with a typical office environment setting and on the road during trainings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $50,000 – $55,000 per year, depending upon qualifications and experience. Our competitive benefits package includes generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, FSA, HRA, 403(b) retirement fund and 403(b) matching, health, dental and vision insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to create meaningful relationships with a diverse population of emerging adults.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with a good driving record and the ability to be insured while driving Operation Fresh Start and 4-Lakes vehicles.
• Ability to maintain driver’s license credentials throughout employment, including; renewals every 2 years
• Ability to operate a 15-passenger van safely and confidently
• Strong computer and organizational skills for reporting data quantifying performance measure results to meet compliance standards.
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and sustain a large caseload.
• Professional disposition to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, partner agencies, and committees.
• Function as part of a dynamic team cooperating with supervisor and co-workers in order to provide the optimum organization service.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Strong problem-solving skills and be able to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Completion of behind-the-wheel training with 4-Lakes Driver Training School to become the behind-the-wheel instructor for Operation Fresh Start participants.
• Recruitment of emerging adults (ages 18 to 24) through a variety of ways (in person, social media, etc.) to participate in programming
• Facilitate classroom and behind-the-wheel activities to prepare emerging adults to take and pass their driving permit test
• Case management of participants to ensure participants complete the steps in place to obtain their driver’s license.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external customers to provide additional services as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.