Individual Transit Instructor in Seattle, WA at MV Transportation

Job Description

MV Transportation is seeking an Individual Transit Instructor to complete customized training for individuals as an introduction to using the bus system. He/she works closely with the rider's support system and appropriate local social service agency(ies) to ensure the participant's success.

This position develops individualized training plans for each rider and follows a county-approved training model. The Individual Transit Instructor completes and submits daily documentation and final reports on a timely basis for each participant.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct customized in-field training for individual riders
• Group instruction for participants who are good candidates for individual training
• Retraining for riders due to changes in routes, travel patterns or pathway obstructions
• Successful implementation of individual training

Talent Requirements:

• At least one (1) year in a group training role or working with people with disabilities, preferably in the field of mobility; travel training experience preferred
• Experience in a paratransit training role, with a focus on mobility securement and passenger relations
• Experience in evaluating mobility needs
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with local disability groups and their representatives
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills

MV Transportation is committed to as policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.