21 December, 2017

7328 Early Intervention (EI) Fieldworker

Vanuatu Society for People with Disability 


Industry:
Non Government Organisation 
Location: 
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours:

Not Stated
Due Date:
04-Jan-18




Job Description:


Do you have a passion for working with children with disability? The Vanuatu Society for People with Disability (VSPD) is looking for four (4) Early Intervention (EI) Fieldworkers to run our four (4) community-based playgroups as part of our EI program. The EI program promotes the holistic development and education of children with disabilities and supports them and their families to participate in family and community life on an equal basis with others.

Responsibilities                                                                           
  • Assess the needs and abilities of children with disability and their families, who have been referred to the VSPD EI program
  • Support children with disabilities and their families to set holistic and family-centred goals, which are reviewed and modified as appropriate
  • Provide high quality, evidence-based intervention (education, strategies, capacity-building, materials) through the delivery of EI classes guided by VSPD’s EI Curriculum, home visits and follow up of EI clients once they begin attending school
  • Accurately complete documentation (initial assessments, family goals, class plans, progress notes, client database) in a clear, objective and concise manner
  • Communicate in a clear, sensitive and appropriate way with clients and their families as well as community members, VSPD staff and stakeholders
  • Comply with all VSPD policies and procedures
  • Complete all duties in a timely manner.
    Criteria:
    Qualifications Skills & Experience:
    • Must have completed at least Year 10. Additional qualifications are welcome
    • Experience working with children (especially children with disability) e.g. in education, health, community and social development activities
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, email)
    • Ability to work within a team and with community members
    • Excellent organisational and time management skills.

    Salary:

    Not Stated

    Language:

    English, Bislama

    How To Apply:

    Please submit your application to contactvspd@gmail.com. Should you have any questions, please contact Judith Iakavai, Program Manager on 5522321. Applications close 5pm Thursday 4th January 2018.

    We are a child safe and friendly organisation and will ask all applicants to undergo our child safe recruitment procedures and sign our Child Protection Policy. We strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply.

    Contact Person:

    Judith Iakavai

    Phone:

    (+678) 5522321
    Address:

    VSPD office (Collardeau, near Litchees Store and the Women’s Prison)

    Email:

    contactvspd@gmail.com


    Website:
     Not Stated
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    Source:
                21-December-17 Direct from Employer 

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