Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you enjoy helping others?
This is a rewarding full-Time opportunity with a competitive compensation and benefits package to help seniors and people with special needs with their transportation requirements The right candidate will be responsible for educating people with disabilities with their public transportation needs.
Experience in social work, mobility training, or public transit is preferred.
Bi-lingual skills in Spanish are required.
This is a field-based position with travel within the Los Angeles County area with training methods in the field and in classroom settings.
Mileage reimbursement is included.
Training will be provided.
Great advancement opportunities!
Come join us and give back to the community!
Mobility Management Partners’ Mobility Training Department is seeking an energetic Transportation Mobility Specialist for a project in the Los Angeles 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 are a prerequisite for the position.
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 skills
– speaking, writing, and reading in English and Spanish 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 transportation* Certification in Adult CPR and First Aid (training will be provided) PHYSICAL DEMANDS * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to react and provide reasonable assistance to participants in the event of an emergency.* The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and otherwise transport and/or move up to 50 pounds.* The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel most in the use of a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.* Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception in use of a computer, in driving, and in navigating public transportation systems PM20 PI148901535