Mobility Specialist - Special Needs Services

Job Description

Job 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