Transportation Advocate

Job Details

Job Location:

Shelter - LONGVIEW, TX 75605

Position Type:
Full Time

For over 40 years the Women's Center of East Texas has served survivors of domestic abuse, their witnessing children, and victims of sexual assault. We are looking for a compassionate, service-oriented Transportation Associate at our Shelter who have a desire to assist these clients. Would you like to join us?

• Providing clients with quality client-centered, trauma informed care.
• Scheduling and providing transportation for clients.
• Maintaining supplies such as groceries and office supplies.
• Maintain shelter upkeep including room preparation and sanitation.
• Support client database activity through reviewing daily entries and training new hires.

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance, including an employee only plan that requires no contribution to the insurance premium.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental options
• Paid $25,000 Life and AD&D insurance policy
• Retirement match plan
• Vacation and sick time off
• Paid holidays

The qualifications you need for this role:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree in related field or combination of social services experience and education.
• High proficiency in computer skills, including learning a unique client database system.
• Clean driving record
• Basic knowledge of Family Violence preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working in residential/shelter environment preferred.
• Regular shifts are weekdays but must be available to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Active Listening.
• Empathy and Compassion.
• Self-motivated, self-confident, and compassionate.
• High moral and ethical standards.
• Ability to complete required training assignments and understand the dynamics of Family Violence and other related issues.
• Physical requirements as mentioned in the job description.