Transit Navigation Instructor - Springfield, United States - PIONEER VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
3 weeks ago
Description
PVTA is hiring a part-time Transit Navigation Instructor (Tavel Trainer) to work between 20 and 30 hours per week with the potential for additional hours. The Travel Trainer will assist with providing training for elders and individuals with disabilities who wish to gain greater independence through access and use of fixed-route public transportation; conduct needs assessments, develop training plans, and conduct individual and small group training sessions to help individuals learn to use fixed-route bus service. Occasional nights and weekends may be required. The position is funded for a minimum of two years with the potential for advancement within PVTA and the possibility of continued employment based on additional funding.
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Job Title:
Transit Navigation Instructor/Travel Trainer:
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Department: Operations Reports To Director of Transit Operations:
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SLA Status:
Full-time (37.
5 hours/week); Non-exempt level Part-time, (up to 20 hours/week); Non-exempt level (additional hours may be available for part-time position):
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Grant-funded Funded for a minimum of two (2) years
Hourly Rate:
$ $19.00 per hour
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Benefit Status:
Paid time off benefits for full-time positions such as vacation, holidays, and sick time. Other benefits may apply
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct needs assessment activities to identify training needs among new and existing customer base; implement a training program, and conduct all follow up as needed; coordinate efforts among all related parties, including but not limited to clients, agencies, staff, and fixed-route/paratransit service providers as needed to conduct the most effective training possible.
Provide direct travel training and community and safety education programs for the elderly and persons with a disability: Develop individualized curriculums for persons with a disability to safely access public transportation; conduct and complete training sessions with individuals and small groups based on specific training plans; and maintain daily written records and reports of consumer progress.
Develop and implement individualized transportation plans and mobility instruction curriculum for travel training participants: Act as liaison and maintain open communication between the agency and various stakeholders including family/friends of consumers, other service providers, and transit personnel; interpret maps, timetables, and other transit materials for route planning.
Complete intake and assessment of consumers to determine eligibility for travel training: Document consumer and peer trainer feedback for purpose of educational curriculum development and training; implement community safety, utilization, and emergency/crisis programs; assist in the implementation of outreach efforts to generate and maintain referral pool; complete special projects within the field of mobility services as assigned.
Maintain all related documentation, reporting, and filing systems: Create and distribute monthly, quarterly and yearly reports and/or report summaries; keep supervisor informed and up-to-date on program progress, both verbally and via multiple reporting formats; compile, analyze, summarize and report on related data and other statistical information; use the information to modify and improve Mobility Training Program as needed.
Qualification Requirements/ Education and/or Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position requires a minimum of one year of experience working with the elderly population and with persons with disabilities in community education programs; associate's Degree in Human Services or related field, bachelor's Degree preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience working in a similar position will be considered. Demonstrated training experience, one-on-one and in small groups; must be able to employ multiple training/teaching methods to teach others effectively; experience conducting needs assessments and developing and delivering training programs from beginning to end; excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; must have high level of professionalism and diplomacy; must have experience compiling and interpreting data; ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations, policies, procedures an
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