Logistics Specialist

The Summit Center•Town of Amherst, NY

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. 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. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the organization's fleet and timely delivery of essential items.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid NYS Driver’s License in good standing.
Must be cleared through NYS OPWDD criminal background check unit and NYS DMV LENS program prior to first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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
CPR, First Aide, and other applicable state mandated training may be required.

Responsibilities

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.
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 that 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.
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.
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.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Potential for annual raises
Profit sharing
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
401K with up to 4% employer match
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program: Free mental health counseling, Free childcare referrals, Access to legal services, Grief/eldercare support, Financial planning resources