This project would be operated through mobile bus/van for early intervention, healthcare and rehabilitation, multidisciplinary interventions which is part of our broader effort to improve the lives of all children and adults with disabilities and to support reforms in the social system. The project will facilitate PWDs in accessing the disability certificate, Govt schemes, assistive aids and appliances and others benefits provided by the government.
1. General Information
Location: Jharkhand
Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
No. of Position: 01
Reporting to : Project Manager
2. Duties & Responsibilities
Liaoning with administrators, professionals, community leaders & bare foot social workers.
Home and community visits
Community Mapping and Schedule Preparation
Organizing of training programs
Community resource mobilization & Coordination
Family counselling
Psychosocial Education
Facilitating PWDs and families for availing various schemes and benefits
Planning and organizing screening camps and training programs
Forming support groups in the community
Linking the PwD and families with the services such as school, livelihood etc.
Future planning and cluster mapping
Any other activities given time to time
3. Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications
MA Social Work disability Studies and Action/Public Health /developmental studies/Education/Child rights etc.
MSW /MDRA/ MRSc/ MSc Psychosocial Rehabilitation /Psychiatric Social Work
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work of working with disability sector.
Desirable: Experience in Community based rehabilitation
Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams.
Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations.