Logistics Specialist

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day Position: Logistics Specialist Pay : $21-$24/hr. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team. Why Work With Us? Generous paid time off Paid holidays Potential for annual raises and profit sharing Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year) 401K with up to 4% employer match Life and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program: Free mental health counseling Free childcare referrals Access to legal services Your Impact as a Logistics Specialist The Logistics Specialist will perform a variety of duties across multiple sites including driving individuals , deliveries of food and mail, and Fleet oversight and maintenance. Assist with fleet coordination, including driving vans to required appointments Coordinates DOT inspections, preventative maintenance and oil changes, vehicle repairs, scheduling, records, and the overall management and readiness of the organization’s vehicle fleet. Food and Mail Pick-Up/Delivery Picks up and delivers student meals and food supplies from designated locations to assigned program sites each morning, as needed. Ensures that food is transported safely and delivered in a timely manner to the appropriate locations. Sorts and delivers incoming and interoffice mail to multiple agency locations daily. Ensures mail and other deliveries are distributed accurately and in a timely manner to the appropriate departments or staff. Maintains confidentiality and exercises appropriate care when handling sensitive or confidential correspondence. Serve as Respite/Day Hab driver as needed Provides coverage for Respite or Day Habilitation transportation needs based on staffing, program schedules, or operational needs. Provides safe, reliable, and timely transportation while following all agency, vehicle safety, and applicable transportation requirements. Assists individuals with entering and exiting vehicles and ensures appropriate use of seat belts, mobility equipment, and other safety supports as needed. Maintains appropriate supervision and professional interaction with individuals during transportation and reports on any safety, behavioral, or transportation concerns to the appropriate supervisor. Adheres to the Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect Openly recognizing and acknowledging other’s abilities, efforts, and accomplishments Working cooperatively with individuals representing divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view Expecting the best of one another and of our consumers; displays teamwork Presenting a positive and confident attitude Displaying empathy to co-workers and with both individuals served and their families Avoiding situations that may result or be perceived to conflict with the interests, operations, or reputation of the agency Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries with individuals, families, co-workers, and vendors; avoiding dual relationships which may impair objectivity Adheres to The Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance Follows the procedures for both Summit Academy and The Summit Center regarding attendance, punctuality, call-ins, and the appropriate use of PTO as outlined in The Summit Center Handbook Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required Experience coordinating or managing vehicle maintenance, including scheduling inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs, preferred A minimum of two years of experience safely transporting or driving individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.: Valid NYS Driver’s License in good standing . CPR, First Aide, and other applicable state mandated training may be required . Must be cleared through NYS OPWDD criminal background check unit and NYS DMV LENS program prior to first day of employment. At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Summit Center