TRANSITION SPECIALISTDo you like online auctions or thrifting? Are you looking for meaningful, interesting part-time work helping others? Do you like flexibility in your work schedule? Caring Transitions Fredericksburg needs you!We are seeking a Transition Specialist to join our team. Caring Transitions Fredericksburg provides downsizing, relocation, resettling, and online estate liquidation services for seniors and their families throughout the FXBG area. Our services are compassionately tailored to meet our customers' specific needs and desired outcomes.
You are a good fit if: - You enjoy helping people
- You get satisfaction from doing meaningful work
- Like a great work/life balance
- Are compassionate and enjoy working with older adults
As a Transition Care Specialist you will (including but not limited to):- Assist clients in sorting through their belongings, offering guidance and support in making decisions about what to keep, donate, sell or discard
- Maximize space efficiency in clients' homes by implementing innovative storage solution and organizational strategies
- Support the logistics of the household move and meeting movers
- Create descriptions and titles for unique items to be sold in our online auctions
- Photograph and posting items for sale
- Help prep, stage, and run online auction pick-ups
- Interact with clients, their families and other coworkers while providing a high level of customer service to clients and customers.
- Assist clients with unpacking and setting up their new living spaces, including furniture arrangement, organizing belongings, and connecting utilities
- Offer emotional support and reassurance to clients throughout the relocation process, addressing their concerns and answering questions
Job Requirements (included but not limited to):- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Experience in retail, thrift stores, and/or warehouse environments is preferred but not required
- Experience working with older adults is a plus
- Understand the value of items and likes to take pictures
- Must have valid driver's license and reliable source of transportation
- Must be able to stand, reach and move/bend for prolonged periods of time and be able to lift 20 pounds frequently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive client information
- Have a smart phone for scheduling, timekeeping, and using project management app and online auction app
- Willing to submit to a background check
Benefits for You: - $16.00/hour starting pay based on experience, increases after 6 months
- Flexible scheduling - part time position with 3-6 hour day shifts, primarily M-F
- Position is only as needed; some weeks no hours; others 20+ hours
- Variety - no 2 client jobs are exactly alike
- Join a fun team - we foster a collaborative environment, so that our employees are passionate about the work we do
- Work location - greater Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties
Learn more at CaringTransitionsFredericksburg.com