About the role
Pay: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour
Description
Travel Trainer – CT Full-Time | Frequent Travel Required 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 by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.
About the Role The Travel Trainer helps seniors, transition-age students, and people with physical and developmental disabilities learn how to use public transportation safely and on their own. This is a community-based role that works across Connecticut on fixed route bus and rail systems. You will teach real-world travel skills, guide riders through live transit practice, and help people gain more freedom in daily life. The most important outcome of this role is helping participants build the skills and confidence to use public transit with greater independence and safety. Monday through Friday Full Time | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., must be willing to work flexible schedule to accommodate trainee’s needs Compensation Base Salary: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Generous PTO 401k Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program What You Will Do Provide one-to-one travel training Teach participants how to safely use fixed route transit in real community settings. Assess rider needs and build training plans Identify barriers, strengths, and goals so each participant receives the right level of support. Teach core transit and safety skills Cover street crossing, route reading, transfers, fare payment, landmark use, emergency procedures, and use of mobile tools. Manage referrals and documentation Respond to referrals, track progress, and complete records on time to support service quality and contract compliance. Build community awareness Educate schools, agencies, and community partners about the value and availability of travel training services. Requirements
What We Are Looking For
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of fixed route public transit systems
Ability to teach and support people in community-based settings
Skill using mobile apps for maps, routes, and schedules
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, email, Outlook scheduling, and documentation
Strong planning, time management, and communication skills
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Ability to travel statewide and ride transit with participants
Ability to work outdoors and in varied weather conditions
Strongly Preferred: Experience supporting people with disabilities, seniors, or transition-age youth
Experience in training, coaching, or community instruction
Familiarity with reduced fare programs and transit access supports
Experience working with schools, public agencies, or community organizations
Bilingual communication skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk ½ mile
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and abilities, and identities—including
Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans
—to apply.