Transportation Mobility Specialist

Overview

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

Training will be provided. Bilingual in Spanish required. If this is a position of interest we want to hear from you.

Pay range is $23-25/hour with a competitive benefits package including mileage reimbursement.

Position Summary

MMP’s Mobility Training Department is seeking a full time energetic Transportation Mobility Specialist trainer to assist special needs individuals in utilizing public transportation. Competitive compensation package is included with this position. 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 are a prerequisite for the position.

• 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
• Complete marketing infield and outfield to promote MMP programs and coordinate workshops
• Design and update group travel training workshop Power Points presentations
• Responsible for all group travel training workshops (booking, coordination, confirmations, performing, documentation)
• 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

• Associate degree, B.A. Degree, currently enrolled in 2 or 4 year college program with an emphasis on education, special education, kinesiology, social work, occupational or physical therapy, psychology or other human services related field with 3-5 years’experience of applicable experience working with seniors/individuals with disabilities
• Or High School diploma with 5 years of experience in directly related experience with seniors/individuals with disabilities
• Minimum of 1 year of proven marketing/ networking experience
• 1 year of public speaking/ familiarity with conducting workshops
• Experience developing and using PowerPoint for presentations
• Specific project requirements may include bilingual skills - speaking, writing, and reading in English and Spanish

The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary for success in this position.

• Knowledge Of
• • Common challenges faced by persons with disabilities in utilizing public transportation systems
  • Common challenges faced by seniors in activities involving general mobility and the use of public transportation systems
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and other applicable local, state, and federal laws governing the provision of transportation services to individuals with disabilities

• Abilities To
• • Learn, understand, and teach the use of transit maps and schedules
  • Work independently and constructively in a field environment
  • Be punctual and reliable to meet time commitments based on the needs of the projects
  • Effectively communicate including proficiency in both oral and written forms
  • Exercise excellent problem…