Logistics Staff

Children's Connections • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent; Preferred – 2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work.
• One (1) year of related experience and/or training; Preferred – Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Read, understand, and interpret policy manuals and documents.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Organize and plan work.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• Maintain all contractor records and bookkeeping data efficiently and consistent with program requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise logistics staff on the ground at each facility.
• Generate weekly work order reports, including completed, in progress and overdue assignments.
• Maintain a filing and tracking system for building inspection records.
• Create and submit purchase requisitions, receipts, and invoices in accordance with Compass Connections timeline requirements.
• Maintain purchase order logs.
• Create and submit travel and expense reports in accordance with Compass Connections timeline requirements.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed and as requested by the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the child and program operations.
• Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system and be able to locate and retrieve information from files as directed.
• Manage program administration using the Compass Connections requisition system including tracking of receipts and invoices; vendor contact information and contractor and supplier files.
• Generate general correspondence, memorandums, and department records.
• Record and maintain departmental and facility reports for the Regional Logistics Director as requested.
• Maintain comprehensive inventory control system in support of Logistics, Food Services/National School Lunch Program and Maintenance Departments.
• Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED