Travel Trainer - New London, CT Area Job at The Kennedy Collective, New London, CT

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  • The Kennedy Collective
  • New London, CT

Job Description

Travel Trainer - New London, CT Area

Full-Time | Frequent Travel Required

Empower Independence. Build Community.

Looking for meaningful work where every day makes a real difference?
Join The Kennedy Collective , a mission-driven nonprofit that has empowered people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive across Connecticut for more than 75 years .

As a Travel Trainer , you'll support individuals in building safe, confident, and independent transportation skills-opening doors to employment, education, and community life.

Important Location & Travel Note:
This role primarily serves individuals in the New London area . However, frequent travel is required, including attendance at new hire orientation at our Trumbull, CT headquarters (approximately two days) and ongoing travel throughout your territory.

What You'll Do
  • Teach individuals how to safely use public transportation
  • Create and implement individualized travel training plans
  • Assess participants and track progress through documentation
  • Support communication with transit providers
  • Conduct outreach and maintain referral relationships
  • Travel regularly to community sites and trainings
Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • High school diploma required (Bachelor's preferred)
  • 1+ year experience working with people with disabilities
  • Valid driver's license & reliable vehicle (required)
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
  • Strong communication and independent work skills
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to walk &fac12; mile
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

About The Kennedy Collective For more than 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has been committed to creating opportunity, dignity, and inclusion for people with disabilities across Connecticut. Our work is guided by our core values: Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities-including Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans -to apply.


Salary Description


$18-$21

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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