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Swift Transportation

Range And Road Instructor

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$53K - $76K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

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What is the difference between Assistant Rural Carrier vs Rural Carrier?

AspectAssistant Rural CarrierRural Carrier
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, valid driver’s license, postal trainingHigh school diploma, postal training, experience preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists with mail delivery, often in rural areas, part-timeDelivers mail independently in rural routes, full-time
Employer & Industry UsageUnited States Postal Service, rural mail deliveryUnited States Postal Service, rural mail delivery

The Assistant Rural Carrier supports rural mail delivery by assisting the Rural Carrier with various tasks. While both roles work in rural areas and require postal training, the Assistant Rural Carrier typically works under supervision and may have a part-time schedule. The Rural Carrier delivers mail independently on assigned routes, often full-time. Both positions are essential in ensuring timely mail delivery in rural communities.

What is an assistant rural carrier?

Assistant Rural Carriers (ARCs) are part-time, non-career employees of the United States Postal Service who help deliver mail and packages along rural routes, especially on weekends and holidays. They provide support to regular and substitute rural carriers by filling in as needed, ensuring timely mail delivery in less populated or remote areas. ARCs often sort mail, load vehicles, and drive along designated routes, making them essential for maintaining consistent postal service in rural communities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant rural carrier?

To thrive as an Assistant Rural Carrier, you need a valid state driver’s license, good driving record, and physical stamina for handling mail and packages. Familiarity with mail sorting systems, handheld scanners, and postal vehicle operation is typically required. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills help build trust with customers and ensure accurate deliveries. These skills are vital for maintaining efficient mail delivery, safety, and positive community relations in rural areas.

What challenges do assistant rural carriers face and how can they be managed?

Assistant Rural Carriers often encounter challenges such as adapting to unfamiliar delivery routes, dealing with adverse weather conditions, and managing tight delivery schedules. To overcome these, it’s helpful to become familiar with the local geography, plan routes efficiently, and maintain open communication with the supervising Rural Carrier or Postmaster. Staying organized and proactive about vehicle maintenance also ensures smoother daily operations and helps reduce unexpected delays.

How much do assistant rural carrier mail carriers make?

Assistant Rural Carrier mail carriers typically earn an hourly wage that ranges from $17 to $25, depending on experience and location. They often work part-time or full-time schedules, with benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans provided by the postal service.

How to become an Assistant Rural Carrier?

To become an Assistant Rural Carrier, applicants typically need to meet age and education requirements, pass a postal exam, and complete a background check. Prior experience in customer service or driving may be beneficial, and candidates should be prepared for a physical workload and outdoor environment. Training is provided after hiring to familiarize new employees with job duties and safety procedures.

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Children's Case Manager EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.

San Tan Valley, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.


What you’ll do:

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Children's Case Manager at our San Tan location. This position is full time and will require flexibility with scheduling for client and family's needs.

This position will provide direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in-home client services. Complete family needs assessments, make appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services as client needs indicate, ensure the continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services to clients and assist in coordinating communications with other departments of the agency or with collaborators in accomplishing this function.

What you’ll provide:

  • Must meet BHT requirements with either a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of behavioral health experience OR an associate’s degree and two years of behavioral health experience OR a high school diploma AND four years of behavioral health experience.
  • Must have experience with the Child and Family Team process.
  • Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
  • Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred.
  • Bi-lingual Diff and Rural Diff per hour available.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
  • Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
  • If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
  • Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21 years old. Staff members who provide support services (administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 years old. All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

  • Generous PTO
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Medical plans (4 choices)
  • Dental plans (2 choices)
  • Vision plans (2 choices)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Retirement Allowance
  • Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Licensure Reimbursement
  • Elder Care assistance
  • Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.