Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Travel Training Coordinator (Part-Time Position)
Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
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Jacksonville Transportation Authority Under general supervision of the Director Customer Engagement, performs activities related to the JTA Travel Training Program, serving as the Travel Trainer assisting customers with coordination of transportation on JTA multimodal services including regional partner agencies, and with a focus on clients eligible for services based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Responsibilities
Designs, implements and provides instruction for the Agency’s travel training program.
Responsible for instruction on general transit skills, safety and well-being in street crossings, general safety skills, emergency and stranger awareness, and trip planning.
Develops individual curriculum based on client evaluation, assessment and needs; creates trip plans and follow-up as needed.
Provides travel training data and related reports.
Physically accompanies individuals and/or groups of individuals – indoors, on vehicles and outdoors -- to teach all elements of the JTA Fixed Route bus system, according to Travel Training rules and principles.
Responds to program inquiries and complaints. Serves as liaison with clients regarding barrier assistance issues with Fixed Route system.
Develops and provides Travel Training workshops and presentations (with guidance/oversight from Marketing and according to JTA branding guidelines) to community agencies, schools, churches, senior centers, retirement homes, transportation fairs, veterans organizations and other professional organizations.
Supports Travel Training file scanning into Content Central and performs routine file audits to ensure scanning accuracy.
Ensures collateral for events is available in coordination with JTA Marketing and Print Shop.
Establish end-to-end processes (including follow-up as needed) with Travel Training customers.
Works in partnership as needed with JTA Community Outreach and/or Connexion Teams at community events.
Performs related work and other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of one to two years office/clerical, customer service experience in a service related industry.
ESPA certified in Travel Training (or ability to become certified within 6 months of starting date)
Clean MVR and Valid FL Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
A post high school degree is preferred with prior transportation experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Provide a high level of direct customer service, both in person and by telephone.
Use good judgment in making decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Must exhibit professionalism, patience and calm demeanor with Travel Training customers.
Working knowledge of Travel Training methods and practices.
General knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
General knowledge of navigation and transit systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel, Outlook and Word.
Plan, organize and schedule work efficiently.
Meet deadlines, giving strict attention to details and accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Provide personal transportation to and from outreach events.
Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and general mathematics.
Work Environment/Physical Demands The Travel Training Coordinator works within an office environment and within the JTA system. This role may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays depending on the circumstance(s).
Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.
Performing repetitive motion.
Acknowledgements This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Human Resources
Industries: Truck Transportation
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Travel Training Coordinator (Part-Time Position)
role at
Jacksonville Transportation Authority Under general supervision of the Director Customer Engagement, performs activities related to the JTA Travel Training Program, serving as the Travel Trainer assisting customers with coordination of transportation on JTA multimodal services including regional partner agencies, and with a focus on clients eligible for services based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Responsibilities
Designs, implements and provides instruction for the Agency’s travel training program.
Responsible for instruction on general transit skills, safety and well-being in street crossings, general safety skills, emergency and stranger awareness, and trip planning.
Develops individual curriculum based on client evaluation, assessment and needs; creates trip plans and follow-up as needed.
Provides travel training data and related reports.
Physically accompanies individuals and/or groups of individuals – indoors, on vehicles and outdoors -- to teach all elements of the JTA Fixed Route bus system, according to Travel Training rules and principles.
Responds to program inquiries and complaints. Serves as liaison with clients regarding barrier assistance issues with Fixed Route system.
Develops and provides Travel Training workshops and presentations (with guidance/oversight from Marketing and according to JTA branding guidelines) to community agencies, schools, churches, senior centers, retirement homes, transportation fairs, veterans organizations and other professional organizations.
Supports Travel Training file scanning into Content Central and performs routine file audits to ensure scanning accuracy.
Ensures collateral for events is available in coordination with JTA Marketing and Print Shop.
Establish end-to-end processes (including follow-up as needed) with Travel Training customers.
Works in partnership as needed with JTA Community Outreach and/or Connexion Teams at community events.
Performs related work and other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of one to two years office/clerical, customer service experience in a service related industry.
ESPA certified in Travel Training (or ability to become certified within 6 months of starting date)
Clean MVR and Valid FL Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
A post high school degree is preferred with prior transportation experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Provide a high level of direct customer service, both in person and by telephone.
Use good judgment in making decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Must exhibit professionalism, patience and calm demeanor with Travel Training customers.
Working knowledge of Travel Training methods and practices.
General knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
General knowledge of navigation and transit systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel, Outlook and Word.
Plan, organize and schedule work efficiently.
Meet deadlines, giving strict attention to details and accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Provide personal transportation to and from outreach events.
Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and general mathematics.
Work Environment/Physical Demands The Travel Training Coordinator works within an office environment and within the JTA system. This role may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays depending on the circumstance(s).
Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.
Performing repetitive motion.
Acknowledgements This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Human Resources
Industries: Truck Transportation
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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