JOB VACANCY NOTICE
Disability Management Officer (SWG/PS 2) - St. Catherine
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Reports on work done against stated and agreed work plans for the Unit
- Fosters cooperative working relationships
- Prepares monthly and quarterly reports and periodic Unit operational reports
Technical / Professional Responsibilities
- Identifies Persons with Disabilities across Jamaica
- Collects information on Persons with Disabilities to maintain a Confidential Registry and facilitate more efficient planning and mobilizing of the stakeholders.
- Facilitates the provision of a Certificate of Registration to registered Persons with Disabilities to be used to access certain benefits
- Assists with the collection of data for monitoring trends and information
- Collaborates with other JCPD professionals to ensure the welfare of Persons with Disabilities.
- Builds and maintains strong partnerships with key agencies to improve and expand JCPD responsive services within the sector
- Assists with the provision of disability support services
- Serves as liaison between different institutions to assist Persons with Disabilities, collaborating with other JCPD professionals
- Refers Persons with Disabilities to community and other resources
- Addresses legal issues such as assisting with hearings and providing testimony relating to cases involving assigned Persons with Disabilities
- Assists with research, policy development and advocacy for services
- Mobilizes Persons with Disabilities for stakeholder engagements
- Facilitates the distribution of payments to suppliers on behalf of successful grant applicants.
- Represent the JCPD at selected public educational engagements
- Maintains case history records and prepares reports
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 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
Interested individuals who meet the requirements should submit their written application with résumé no later than May 07, 2025, via Caribbeanjobs.com.