Field Mobility Training Specialist for Seniors

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Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to assist the senior community and individuals with special needs in the area of transportation? Do you have experience working with special needs individuals in the community? Are you someone who enjoys training and getting out in the public? We are looking for a dynamic candidate with a background in special education, mobility training, social work, or related discipline who enjoys working independently.

Training will be provided. If this is a position of interest we want to hear from you. Range is $24-25/hour with a generous benefits package and mileage reimbursement. Bilingual in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin or Vietnamese preferable. Excellent oral and written communications in English.

POSITION SUMMARY

MMP’s Mobility Training Department is seeking an energetic Transportation Mobility Specialist for an upcoming project in the Orange County area. The Transportation Mobility Specialist (TMS) is responsible for educating participants with various disabilities about public transportation, utilizing a variety of training methods including both classroom and in-field settings. This is a field position where frequent travel is required throughout the county.

Bilingual skills in Spanish is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities listed herein are representative of the expectations for this position, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Educate participants to safely utilize public transit resources in a variety of settings
• Promote MMP programs and /or services through participation at various public events or meetings/outreach events
• Ability to learn, understand, and teach the use of transit maps and schedules
• Must be able to work independently and constructively in a field environment with the ability to meet the commitments on project needs on a timely basis traveling throughout the county.
• Support the safety and well-being of participants at all times
• Capability to utilize MS Outlook to effectively calendar field assignments and all other work related activities
• Maintain ongoing effective communications with management, staff and other respective parties
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience working with seniors/individuals with disabilities
• Bilingual in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin or Vietnamese preferable. Excellent oral and written communications in English.
• Knowledge to handle common challenges faced by persons with disabilities in utilizing public transportation systems
• Ability to work with challenges faced by seniors in activities involving general mobility and the use of public transportation systems
• An understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and other applicable local, state, and federal laws governing the provision of transportation services to individuals with disabilities, preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to interact professionally with participants
• Public presentation skills highly preferred
• MS Office computer skills and proficiency in other computer tools such as Google Maps Street view, Skype, & Remote Desktop

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver’s license, vehicle insurance, good driving record and reliable personal vehicle that is not shared with any…