Travel Trainer, Greater Hartford Region

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion byfostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

In 1951, The Kennedy Center was founded to create a safe space where individuals with disabilities would have the same opportunities as every other person. We believe every life is sacred and every individual brings value to their relationships, their work, and their communities.

Since then, a consistent thread of giving back has been woven into the fabric of The Kennedy CollectiveSM and all we do. Having grown from a program serving 15 children to a multifaceted organization that positively impacts over 2000 individuals with disabilities annually, our commitment to creating pathways for people to thrive by unleashing potential and empowering abilities is as strong today as it was yesterday.

The Kennedy CollectiveSM is seeking an outgoing, community oriented candidate who enjoys travel across the state of Connecticut who can teach people with disabilities and seniors to safely access public transportation.

Job purpose:

Provide direct travel training and community and safety education programs for persons with disabilities and seniors and develop curriculums for persons with disabilities to safely access public transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized transportation plans and mobility instruction curriculum for individuals learning to use public transit.
• Conduct route surveys, interpret maps, timetables, and other transit materials for route planning
• Complete intake and assessment of individuals to determine eligibility for travel training.
• Document individual and peer trainer feedback for purpose of educational curriculum development and training.
• Implement community safety, utilization, and emergency/crisis programs.
• Act as liaison and maintain open communication between the agency and various stakeholders including family/friends of individuals served, other service providers, and transit personnel.
• Conduct outreach efforts to generate and maintain a referral pool.
• Complete special projects within the field of mobility services as assigned including overnight travel training workshops in Massachusetts.
• Teach in-service trainings to rehabilitation/education professionals about mobility training and transit service.
• Provide follow‑up and retraining services to individuals.
• Support individuals in communicating needs to transit providers.
• Maintain attendance and program records, individual progress notes, and reports.
• Identify transit issues affecting people with disabilities and address issues as appropriate.
• Assist in the writing and the completion of quarterly/yearly reports.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• One year of experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Experience using public transit is highly desired.
• Valid Driver’s License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on-site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community locations in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions, and locations.
• Must be willing to work in all regions of CT and throughout the state.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
• Work independently, utilize good judgment, and possess a strong sense of initiative.

Physical Requirements:

• Can walk a minimum of one-half mile.
• Push and move weights up to 10 lbs. on a consistent basis and 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Move weights up to 25 lbs. on a consistent basis and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Competencies: (6)

• Ethics/Integrity: 25%
• Reliability: 15%
• Adaptability: 15%
• Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being: 15%
• Person-Centered Supports: 15%
• Interpersonal Skills: 15%

Our employee benefits package includes Medical & Dental, Life / AD&D, Disability, Paid time off and Retirement.

The Kennedy CollectiveSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.