20 April, 2016

6210 Disability Field Worker

Vanuatu Society for Disabled People

Industry:
Non Government Organisation
Location: 
Port Vila (Nambatu), Vanuatu
Job Hour:
Not Stated
Due Date:
04-May-16 5pm




Job Description:
The VSPD was set up in 1986 to support people with disabilities to participate as fully as possible in community life.  Its services are therefore focused on early intervention for children, community rehabilitation for adults and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.


Our office is located in Nambatu, Port Vila. Our work is largely community-based, with 8 early intervention classes run from community halls each week, and client visits conducted daily with both children and adults. 

The Vanuatu Society for People with Disability (VSPD) is looking for a disability field worker to help us run our Outreach Program in Port Vila and Efate. The Outreach Program involves field workers visiting people with disabilities in their homes and communities. Field workers assess what clients need and help to provide them with appropriate equipment and support.

Responsibilities
  • Assess client abilities and needs
  • Make goals with clients and families
  • Assist in providing appropriate equipment and education to clients based on their needs
  • Write reports and plans in line with VSPD policies
  • Work with VSPD staff to plan programs
  • Communicate well with VSPD staff, clients and their families, and community members
  • Follow VSPD policies and procedures including the code of conduct and child protection policy
  • Attend, participate and contribute to staff meetings


Criteria:
Key Skills
  • Experience in disability, education, health, or community services
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work well within a team and with community members
  • Fluency in Bislama, Advanced English or French
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

Training and support will be provided to new staff.

    Salary:

    Not Stated

    Language:

    English, Bislama

    How To Apply:

    Email, In person - Please email your resume or submit your resume to our office at the VSDP office, Nambatu Area, Port Vila.  
    For more information about us, please see our website or facebook page http://vanuatusocietyfordisabledpeople.org/ We encourage people with disabilities to apply

    Contact Person:

    Not Stated

    Phone:

    Not Stated
    Address: 

    Vanuatu Society for Disabled People, PO Box 373, Port Vila, Vanuatu

    Email:

    contactvsdp@gmail.com


    Website:
     http://vanuatusocietyfordisabledpeople.org/
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    Source: 
    20-Apr-16 Direct from Employer
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