Mail Courier

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

5h

About The Position

This position will serve as a Mail Courier at Horizon Behavioral Health, picking up and delivering interoffice mail to locations within Lynchburg City and the four surrounding counties, as well as to US Post Office locations within the assigned geographical areas.

In addition, this position will provide some administrative support within the Procurement and Facilities and Maintenance Departments.

Mail Courier duties include some mail processing and metering, as well as timely pick-up and delivery of interoffice and outgoing mail.

Administrative support duties include data entry, processing purchasing transactions, processing contract transactions, and assisting with vehicle records management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year minimum
• Must possess valid Virginia Driver’s License, with zero moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 12 months.
• Ability to maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of applicable motor vehicle regulations, traffic laws, company policy and safety guidelines, standard operating procedures, auto insurance guidelines, and vehicle check and accident/damage notification requirements.
• Basic knowledge of mail processes such as sorting and metering.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques related to delivery/courier assignments.
• Ability to listen to and/or read and follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time and ensure deliveries are completed on time.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
• Ability to record accurate data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to learn new skills and procedures.
• Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to identify and measure outcomes.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a minimum of one year of experience with mail courier related duties and some administrative support responsibilities.
• Will consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• picking up and delivering interoffice mail to locations within Lynchburg City and the four surrounding counties, as well as to US Post Office locations within the assigned geographical areas
• mail processing and metering
• timely pick-up and delivery of interoffice and outgoing mail
• data entry
• processing purchasing transactions
• processing contract transactions
• assisting with vehicle records management

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays.
• Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year.
• Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

What This Job Offers

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