Driver Rehabilitation Specialist

Rochester Rehabilitation Center•Rochester, NY

14d

About The Position

Assist clients in achieving their goals to gain mobility independence, by thoroughly assessing their ability to drive. Provide 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

Minimum qualification is an associate degree with one year of experience in driver training or education, physical rehabilitation or related human services field.
Must be DMV certified driving instructor or retain certification within first year of employment.
First Aid and CPR certification, excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft office are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with disabilities or medical conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs driver evaluations (i.e. clinical, behind the wheel, vehicle and adaptive equipment, includes possible travel for provision 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 thoroughly, adaptive equipment and vehicles.
Participates in team meetings and required training.
Adheres to Company policies and procedures to include being aware of the importance of Corporate Compliance Policies and the Code of Conduct.
Responsible for maintaining required certifications and licenses.