Visual Impairment And O&M Travel Trainer - Chicago (Ft/Pt)*

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to assist individuals within the disabilities/senior population in the area of transportation? Do you enjoy working out in the community? We are looking for a dynamic candidate with a certification in orientation and mobility for the visually impaired as well as a background in special education, social work, or a related discipline with public transit experience. Training will be provided.

COMPANY

Mobility Management Partners, Inc. (MMP) is a non-profit social enterprise company providing services to various public and private agencies. Our mission is to improve access to a variety of transportation options for individuals with disabilities and seniors, with unmet transportation needs. MMP currently provides Travel Training, Call Center services, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Eligibility Certification, and Mobility Device Marking and Tethering services.

POSITION SUMMARY

MMPs Mobility Training Department is seeking a Travel Trainer in the Chicago area preferably with a certification in Orientation and Mobility (O & M) Instruction or background working individuals who are visually impaired.. Visual impairment Travel Trainers are responsible for educating individuals with disabilities/Visual Impairments and seniors how to use public transportation, utilizing both classroom and in-field settings with a focus on individuals with Visual Impairments. This is a field position where frequent travel is required throughout the area. Bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.

This position can be part time according to your schedule or full time. We may be open to bringing on an independent contractor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed herein are representative of the expectations for this position, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Educate participants with disabilities/seniors to safely utilize public transit resources in a variety of settings.
• Create custom-designed Trainings based on specific Visual Impairments
• Maintain appropriate professional communications with clients, management and RTA staff.
• Maintain appropriate database entries and other documentation of all travel training activities.
• Provide input and feedback through collaborative processes to enhance and improve existing and assist in implementing new policies and procedures.
• Manage individual schedule as well as schedules of client sessions and events utilizing appropriate scheduling and tracking software solutions and other tools
• Other related duties as assigned.