Transportation Mobility Specialist

Transportation Mobility Trainer - Special Needs

Position summary : MMP's Mobility Training Department is seeking a full-time energetic Transportation Mobility Specialist trainer to assist individuals with disabilities in utilizing public transportation. This is a field position with frequent travel throughout LA County and in-field training is required. Bilingual in Spanish is a prerequisite for the position. Training will be provided. Pay range is $23-25 / hour with a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Educate participants to safely utilize public transit resources in a variety of settings
• Promote MMP programs and / or services at public events or meetings / outreach events
• Complete infield and outfield marketing to promote MMP programs and coordinate workshops
• Design and update group travel training workshop PowerPoint presentations
• Coordinate and deliver all group travel training workshops (booking, coordination, confirmations, performance, documentation)
• Learn, understand, and teach the use of transit maps and schedules
• Work independently and constructively in a field environment and meet project commitments in a timely manner
• Support the safety and well-being of participants at all times
• Utilize MS Outlook to calendar field assignments and related activities
• Maintain ongoing effective communications with management, staff and other parties
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

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Physical Demands

Ability to react and provide reasonable assistance to participants in emergencies. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs. Frequent use of hands for keyboard / mouse; ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception for computer use and navigating transportation systems.

Work Environment

Field-based with occasional office work; exposure to outside weather conditions. Noise level typically moderate.

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