Public Transit Travel Trainer

MTM, Inc.•Denver, CO

70d

About The Position

Our Public Transit Travel Trainer is tasked with training individuals on the utilization of public transportation. The Travel Trainer will assess for appropriateness for independent public transportation use, create personalized lesson plans, and educate individuals on a wide range of travel skills including: trip planning, street crossing, bus and train travel, map and schedule reading, and safety skills, while utilizing public transportation. The Travel Trainer will also research, identify, create, and present custom presentations for new referral program opportunities within the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Familiarity with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ability to work flexible hours, in all weather conditions
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Demonstrated training skills, comfortable leading groups of people
Strong interpersonal skills that allow for effective working relationships
Intermediate level of proficiency or above with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Education, Human Services, or Healthcare preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Travel training experience, preferred
Experience working with disability and/or community advocacy organizations, preferred
Familiarity with the transit agency system, preferred

Responsibilities

Complete in-person intake and assessment for each applicant
Make determinations whether or not an applicant is qualified to receive training based on the results of the assessment(s)
Create and provide one-on-one, individualized field training
Demonstrate and instruct individuals on transit skills
Demonstrate and instruct individuals on how to travel routes including navigation and way-finding strategies
Instruct individuals on self-advocacy
Create lesson plans that are appropriate for individuals of different learning levels
Research and identify opportunities to enhance the referral program within the community, creating custom presentations for this outreach
Conduct group presentations
Establish relationships with professionals in the field, community and advocacy organizations
Schedule training at the time and location of the specific routes requested
Conduct outreach to develop materials
Provide in class and in-the-field training to professionals
Complete all reports and paperwork including but not limited to; initial intake, goal setting and plan, progressive evaluation, pre and post-test, final and follow-up report, satisfaction survey
Must conform to MTM's HIPAA standards