Job Description (Position -Special Educator)
Background of The Hans Foundation
The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a non- for -profit, Public Charitable Trust that that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor – RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national level programs.
The early the better”believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal “People with disability are enjoying a meaningful life in the inclusive society with high humanistic values”.
Background of the Project:Udavi: Childhood Development Centre
(An initiative with collaboration of The Hans Foundation and Satya Special School in Puducherry)
It is an early intervention centre for high risk new born babies which will be operated from a Centre established in the premise of the hospital “Rajiv Gandhi maternity and child government hospital, Pondicherry” for providing array of services: assessment and diagnosis, early intervention, neuro developmental therapies, 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 provide services to children under 0-6 yrs age.
1.General Information
- Location: Rajiv Gandhi maternity and child government hospital, Pondicherry
- Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
- Working hours: full time
- No. of Position: 01
Reporting to: Functionally to Manager/Senior Manager at THF
2.Duties & Responsibilities
- Special Educational Assessment
- Educational Intervention and management
- Educational Guidance & counselling
- Home visits and Follow-up services
- Conducting screening camps
- Record keeping & Documentation.
- Organizing & Conducting Training programs
- Recommendation and Distribution of TLM
- Ensure timetable is followed for every child and the child is sent to the appropriate therapist as per timetable. In case the therapist is not available, send the child to the alternate therapist/ retain in class as per the discussion with the therapist.
- Ensure day to day medication of the child is given as per prescription for each child.
- Review and plan goals for the next term in 5 days after the term ends and update in the goal book.
- Referral
- Any other activities given time to time.
3.Other Indicative Requirements:
Educational Qualifications
- Graduate and Diploma in Special Education (ID/HI/VI/ASD/CP) or equivalent, Or,
- B.Ed in Special Education (ID/HI/VI/ASD/CP), Or
- B.R.S.(MR) with specialization in Special Education
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
Minimum 3to 5 yearsofrelevantworkof working with children with developmental disabilities.
RCI registration as personnel/professional in Special education (ID)
Desirable:
- Experience in Community based rehabilitation and Disabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multiculturalteams.
- 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.
Working days and Timings
Monday – Saturday
Timings – 08:00am to 05:00 pm
Holidays: As per THF Holiday List
Salary: INR 35,000 per month. (Inclusive of all taxes)
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
Localities with proficiency in Tamil language would be preferred.
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