Disability Management Officer

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Disability Management Officer (SWG/PS 3)

REHABILITATION TRANSITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the above-mentioned post.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will ensure:

• Work Plan developed/implemented/monitored
• Persons with disabilities registered
• Registration certificates issued to each PWD
• Critical data collected for the development of programs and policies for disability support
• Confidential Registry documents are dispatched for update and maintenance
• Disability supports provided
• Case History Records and Reports
• Access to Financial Support & Employment for PWDs recommended
• Regular and periodic reports prepared/submitted
• Feedback on service delivery is obtained, acted on and reported on
• Customer needs for information ascertained/met/satisfied

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The position requires any of the following qualifications/experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or related discipline
• At least three (3) years related work experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

The position requires any of the following knowledge/skills:

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of GOJ regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of record keeping and records/file management techniques
• Knowledge of the JCPD’s policies and procedures governing disability management
• Knowledge of the Disability Act including its regulations, precedents and other relevant laws
• Knowledge of the functioning of the Disability Rights Tribunal
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications
• Report Preparation
• Networking

Interested individuals who meet the requirements should submit their written application with résumé no later than Friday, January 26, 2024, via Caribbeanjobs.com.