Driver Rehabilitation Specialist

Title Driver Rehabilitation Specialist EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Professional Services Description

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours. Evening work may be required as job duties demand.

Summary/Objective

Assist clients in achieving their goals to gain mobility independence, by thoroughly assessing their ability to drive. Provide driver training as needed to obtain or retain their drivers license. The driver rehabilitation specialist also recommends vehicles and adaptive equipment for drivers and safe passengers with disabilities.

Essential Functions

1. Imparts agency philosophy of Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential to children, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Perform driver evaluations (i.e. clinical, behind the wheel, vehicle and adaptive equipment, includes possible travel for provisions of service).
4. Provide driver training to assist clients in obtaining or retaining a drivers license.
5. Meets productivity standards for position and use supervision effectively to communicate progress.
6. Complete and review required documentation within established timeframes (i.e. monthly progress notes, evaluation, training and equipment reports, SALS, timesheets, lesson plans, DMV reports).
7. Communicate effectively with individuals, funding sources, referral agents, colleagues, vendors and other professionals to manage caseload.
8. Perform timely department vehicle inspection and maintenance.
9. Research thoroughly, adaptive equipment and vehicles.
10. Participate in conferences, workshops, department meetings and in-service trainings as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
11. Adheres to agencys policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Position Requirements

Competency Requirements

Customer Service

Communications

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration/Teamwork

Accountability

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This job operates partially in an office environment and a company vehicle, exposed to weather and temperature changes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the strength and coordination in upper and lower body sufficient to assist wheelchair users in making vehicle transfers. frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull items up to 300 pounds. Ability to withstand variable temperature change.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

Associates degree with one year of experience in driver training or education, physical rehabilitation or related human services field.

Experience working with people with disabilities or medical conditions preferred.

First Aid and CPR certification a plus.

Must be 21 years of age.

Valid NYS Drivers license required.

Must be DMV certified driving instructor or retain certification within first year of employment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

EEO Statement

The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Pay Rate $24 - $25 per hour Comprehensive Benefits Position Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Req Number PRO-26-00002 Location Elmwood

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