Driver Rehabilitation Specialist

Rochester Rehabilitation Center • Rochester, NY

1d • $24 - $25

About The Position

The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist assists clients in achieving their goals to gain mobility independence, by thoroughly assessing their ability to drive. Provides driver training as needed to obtain or retain their driver’s license. The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist also recommends vehicles and adaptive equipment for drivers and safe passengers with disabilities.

Requirements

• Associates degree with one year of experience in driver training or education, physical rehabilitation or related human services field.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Must be DMV certified driving instructor or retain certification within first year of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with disabilities or medical conditions preferred.
• First Aid and CPR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Performs driver evaluations (i.e. clinical, behind the wheel, vehicle and adaptive equipment, includes possible travel for provisions of service).
• Provides driver training to assist clients in obtaining or retaining a driver’s license.
• Meets productivity standards for position and use supervision effectively to communicate progress.
• Completes and review required documentation within established timeframes (i.e. monthly progress notes, evaluation, training and equipment reports, SALS, timesheets, lesson plans, DMV reports).
• Communicates effectively with individuals, funding sources, referral agents, colleagues, vendors and other professionals to manage caseload.
• Performs timely department vehicle inspection and maintenance.
• Researches adaptive equipment and vehicles thoroughly.
• Participates in conferences, workshops, department meetings and in-service trainings as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines

Benefits

• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Matching 403B Retirement Plan
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree