Logistics Assistant- R&p - Houston, United States - YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Alief - International Services YMCA is a unique branch of the YMCA of Greater Houston that seeks to meet the needs of Houston's significant refugee and immigrant communities.

We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency.

As a Logistics Assistant on our team, you will play an integral role in helping refugees, asylees, Cuban border crossers, Special Immigrant Visa holders and victims of human trafficking gain access to a wide range of social support services with the goal of becoming self-sufficient.

Duties /Responsibilities

The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for the following, but not limited to, duties of assisting with apartment setups for newly arriving families; assisting in setting up electric for new apartments and assisting in completing required paperwork for newly arrived families.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Assist Logistics Specialist in purchasing all required pre-arrival goods for newly arriving families in the Reception & Placement Program
Assist in ensuring all purchased and donated items are accurately stored and documented with community partners.
Assist Logistics Specialist with ordering furniture and communicating with furniture vendors for timely delivery for newly arriving families.
Assist in purchasing first night food/supplies.
Support in visually confirming apartment is ready upon client's arrival.
Assist Logistics Specialist, as needed, with electric setup.
Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.
Performs other duties as assigned including food pantry distribution.

Outcomes

All new arrivals in R&P receive basic goods & furniture before arriving to the US.
All new arrivals in R&P have electric setup upon arrival to the US.

Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal English communications skills refugee language a plus
Experience with refugee populations.
Proficient with various computer programs (Microsoft, Excel, Word) and accurate data entry
College diploma or equivalent experience
Able to regularly lift 75+ pounds required.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, automobile liability insurance, and a vehicle

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides the following:

Highly competitive compensation
Generous and flexible PTO
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Long term disability, basic life insurance, and other voluntary benefits
403 (B) retirement plan
Free YMCA membership

_ Note:

__ All positions are filled in response to current refugee arrivals and their language needs; as language needs change, this will need flexibility in our staffing.

This is a grant funded position._

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws._