Bilingual Administrative Assistant and Transportation Coordinator

About Us: Santa Maria Wisdom Center is committed to providing exceptional care and support to our Veterans, senior and disabled community members. Our center offers a range of services to promote health, wellness, and socialization in a warm and inviting environment.

Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual who is bilingual in English and Spanish to join our team as a Bilingual Administrative Assistant and Transportation Coordinator. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations, efficient transportation logistics, and exceptional administrative support for our center.

Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Handle incoming calls, transfer calls, and take messages accurately. Provide assistance to visitors and members as needed.
• Utilizing routing software coordinate and schedule transportation services for members, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Manage transportation logistics, including route planning, vehicle assignments and driver scheduling.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and members to address any transportation related concerns and ensure member satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including driver logs and vehicle maintenance records.
• Assist in resolving any issues or concerns related to transportation services promptly and effectively. programs to create daily transportation routes for drivers based on expected attendance.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as scanning, faxing, and organizing documents. Assist with data entry, filing, and maintaining records. Support staff with various administrative needs.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with computers and software programs, including Google Docs. Ability to learn new software programs for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and transportation routing. Troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
• Interact with seniors and their families with kindness, patience, and empathy. Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all members.
• Basic Healthcare Knowledge: Background in healthcare administration or experience with healthcare-related tasks is a plus.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new software programs quickly, including proficiency in using Google Docs.
• Compassionate attitude and genuine enjoyment of working with seniors and working part of a team.
• Previous experience in administrative support or transportation coordination preferred.
• Background in healthcare or transportation routing is advantageous.

Reports to Wisdom Center's Program Director

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm daily.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
• The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors in our
• community.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills

required for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a

cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in joining the

Santa Maria Wisdom Center team.

Santa Maria Wisdom Center is an equal opportunity employer and values

diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,

gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Join us in our mission

to provide exceptional care and support to our senior community members!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person