Join our team - Helping People and Changing Lives! Enjoy a friendly work environment among highly capable co-workers, with the rewards of helping families in need! We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.
Our Hopelink staff of over 300 are dedicated to our mission and supporting the people we serve. We offer great benefits.
Benefits for eligible employees: • Medical• Dental• Long Term Disability• Basic Life Insurance • 401(k)• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave• Paid Holidays • Flexible Shifts • Part Time & Wellness Program. Rewarding career opportunities and we'd love to hear from you!
Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in the north and east King County, WA. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), we are the largest nonprofit organization in the area. Hopelink programs and services focus on five key areas: food, financial & energy assistance, housing & family development, adult education & employment and transportation/mobility. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability, and helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good.
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Hopelink is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Summary: Hopelink’s Mobility Management team empowers people to change their lives by facilitating access to the community. We do this by (1) providing travel education and resources to build awareness of existing transportation options; (2) supporting the coordination of special needs transportation through cross-sector collaborations; and (3) gathering data and needs assessment to recommend and implement improved services. We work to make it easier for all people to get around King County through innovative, collaborative problem solving.
The position provides staff support to key mobility management projects and initiatives and mobility coalitions as well as assists in the education and outreach of transportation resources. The Mobility Coordinator advocates for those who need transportation, facilitates discussion, teaches, connects and partners with organizations to champion transportation solutions. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, self motivated, and posses an enterprising spirit and passion for making an impact in the local community.
SummaryEssential Functions:
• Provides safe, courteous on-time bus service for customers
• Follows traffic laws and regulations
• Communicates effectively with customers regarding fares, transfers and schedules
• Must be able to operate transit equipment, including wheelchair lifts and mobile devices
• Successfully complete verbal and written reports
• Completes pre and post trip inspections
• Maintain punctuality and attendance according to assigned shift
• Attendance of mandatory driver meetings
• Maintain professionalism with clients, vendors, volunteers, donors and fellow staff
• Adheres to the Hopelink Standard Operating Procedures
• Practices and achieves the Hopelink core competencies
