There is a broad scope to this post within Sense International India (also known as Sense India). In line with strategic plans and policy guidelines of Sense India, the person will work under Centre Manager in planning and implementation of agreed objectives. S/he will also participate in and contribute towards the development of a wider institutional strategy. Apart from the above roles, the post holder will have an chance to increase their skills and develop the job.

Job Purpose

Sparsh Centre, Bengaluru is the centre managed by Sense International India (SII). The Centre is committed to render quality services to children and adults with Deafblindness/Multiple Disabilities (Db/MD). The centre ensures capacity building of various stakeholders for the cause of deafblindness / multiple disabilities. The position requires coordinating, facilitating and supporting colleagues, family members and society to render quality services for people with Db/MD.

Responsibilities

- The candidate should be able to develop rapport with the family members of persons with Db/MD.
- To conduct screening activities to identify children with deafblindness/multiple disabilities in the community and establish linkages with other organizations (government and private), hospitals (government and private), and regular schools.
- Should be able to learn and work closely with the special educators in implementing the Individualised Education Plan (IEP) of students.
- Should be able to work closely with the project team on various events, awareness campaigns.




- The candidate should help/guide family for the Disability Certification.
- Should develop rapport with the government hospitals for assessment of people with Db/MD and regular schools for their inclusion.

Person Specification

- Sign up for Sense India s safeguarding policies, including child and vulnerable adults protection policy.
- Should work without any discrimination with students, families and colleagues of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Be empathetic to needs of children with disabilities and their families.
- Be self motivated and proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Be able to take initiatives independently as well as work as part of the team.
- Should bear a positive and problem-solving attitude.
- Be willing to travel to homes of students with Db/MD on a daily basis.
- Be sensitive and responsive to the needs and challenges of families.

Educational Qualification

12th pass and/or diploma/certificate/foundation course on disability

Experience

Preferably have prior experience working with children and adults with disabilities / deafblindness for a minimum of one year.

Language

Kannada, Hindi or English (verbal written)

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📌 Field Worker (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sense International
📍 Bengaluru