Program Driver at HR Partners

Company: SENT

Position: Education Director

Job Classification: Contractor

Pay Range: $14-$18/hr

Reporting Relationship: Education Director

Location: Hi-Crest area

Hours

Weekly Thursday Schedule

• 4:00 PM – Arrive at SENT (455 SE Golf Park Blvd) to pick up the vehicle
• 4:15 PM – Pick up at Eisenhower Middle School or Highland Park High School
• By 4:30 PM – Arrive back at SENT for programming (Creative Expressions)
  
  

Transportation home windows:

• 1st Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 2nd Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 3rd Thursday: 7:30–8:30 PM
• 4th Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 5th Thursday (if applicable): 5:30–6:30 PM
  
  

Note: On the 4th Thursdays, there may occasionally be additional transportation needs for special programming.

SENT’s Mission

Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENT’s Vision

Wholistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County, with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENT’s Core Values

Relocation, Redistribution, Reconciliation, Wholistic Approach, Empowerment, Listening to the Community, and Leadership Development.

Position mission: SENT Topeka is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Thursday driver to transport middle and high school students to and from our after-school programming. You’ll use our mini-bus/van (no CDL required) and work with staff to ensure students arrive safely, on time, and return home on a planned route.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate SENT’s mini-bus/van; follow all traffic laws and SENT policies
• At school pick-up, collect each student’s full name and home address, and confirm whether they need a ride home (Yes/No)
• While students are in programming, plan an efficient home-drop route for those who need rides
• Maintain professional, youth-appropriate boundaries and positive communication
• Perform basic pre-/post-trip checks; keep the vehicle tidy; report issues immediately
• Submit your timesheet before leaving each Thursday
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid standard driver’s license (no CDL required) and clean driving record
• Willing to complete a background check (working with youth)
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-first; comfortable using navigation to build routes
  
  

Contract & Pay

• Independent contractor role at $14-$18/hour
• Paid weekly on the following Wednesday for timesheets submitted before leaving the shift
• SENT provides vehicle, fuel, and route guidance