What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Support Assistant position at Three Rivers Community Action Inc?
As the Transportation Support Assistant, you'll communicate with customers; schedule, dispatch, and communicate with Transit Operators to help people of all ages and abilities get safely to places in and around their communities such as school, work, etc., and completes the necessary documentation. You'll provide support to the Transportation Director/s and other members of the transportation leadership team.
This full-time position (40 hours per week) is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm and will be based in Plainview. Starting pay for this position is $20.40 - $22.75 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to abide by HIPAA regulations and Three Rivers/Hiawathaland Transit's strict policies regarding confidentiality and data privacy.
- Exceptional Communication Skills; Ability to effectively read, write, and speak the English language
- Outstanding Commitment to Customer Service
- Ability to thrive in a disruptive, high stress, and fast paced environment
- 3 Years Professional Office Experience
- Current, valid driver’s license in good standing as defined by agency insurance company, unless explicitly approved otherwise by supervisor
- Current, valid personal automobile insurance, unless explicitly approved otherwise by supervisor
- Ability to pass required background study, as defined by position
- Ability to type more than 40 wpm, accurately
- Ability to answer multi-line phone system
About Three Rivers Community Action
Join Three Rivers Community Action, a dynamic nonprofit organization established in 1966 by dedicated local citizens. Committed to enhancing lives across our service area, Three Rivers collaborates with community partners to address fundamental human needs, fostering individual, familial, and communal well-being.
At Three Rivers, we seek collaborative solutions, lead with integrity, embrace diversity, inspire mutual trust, listen to community needs, respect the people we work with, and promote equity, empowerment and self-sufficiency.
We advocate ardently for our program participants at local, state, and federal levels, leveraging our extensive network of human service agencies to provide comprehensive support. Through these partnerships, we optimize resources to better serve families and communities, catalyzing meaningful change and fostering inclusivity.
We realize dreams of homeownership for people such as single parents, individuals with disabilities, and diverse families. We enable seniors to age in place with vital services like home-delivered meals, transportation, and energy assistance. Through initiatives like Head Start, we ensure children are equipped for school success while supporting their families holistically. At every stage of life, Three Rivers strives to empower and uplift those we serve. Join us in making a difference, one life at a time.
About the Benefits
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and enrich your life:
- Competitive wages with opportunities for advancement
- Extensive benefits for regular full-time staff (30 hours per week), including health insurance, dental insurance, short-term income continuation, long-term disability insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and, if health insurance is elected, access to an HRA, ensuring peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones
- Participation in a generous 403B match (after 1 year of employment), aiding in building a stable financial future for regular staff working 20 hours per week
- Generous paid time off, guaranteeing you sufficient time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and personal interests for regular staff working 30 hours per week
- Access to our robust Employee Assistance Program, providing assistance and resources for both personal and professional challenges
- Training and professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing your skills and fostering career growth
- A supportive work environment that fosters diversity, teamwork, and recognizes individual contributions
Experience these outstanding benefits, among others, as we actively support your development, well-being, and success.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values lived experience. We strongly encourage individuals from under-represented populations and those with relevant lived experiences to apply. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives are an asset to our team, and we welcome your application.
Three Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at jobs@threeriverscap.org or 507-316-0610.
Online application preferred: www.threeriverscap.org/careers. However, a paper application form may be requested by calling 507-316-0610.
Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $20 - $23
