Occupational Therapist

thf; Hoshiarpur; On-site; INR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation, a public charitable trust, invites applications for a contractual one-year role at the Early Childhood Development & Neurorehabilitation Centre in collaboration with AIIMS Bathinda. The position focuses on screening, assessment and therapeutic interventions for children with disabilities.

Eligible candidates include BOT/PGDEI or Bachelors in Developmental Therapy, with RCI registration and 2–5 years’ experience. Empathy, communication and confidential handling are essential.

Qualifications

• BOT/PGDEI or Bachelor in Developmental Therapy or equivalent.
• RCI registration or equivalent professional credential.
• 2–5 years’ relevant experience with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Screening and assessment of sensory & motor development.
• Therapeutic intervention and home-based services.
• Conduct screening camps and provide assistive devices guidance.
• Referral, counseling and follow-up with families.
• Maintain documentation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Developmental Therapy

Communication

Empathy

Education

BOT/PGDEI /Bachelors in Developmental Therapy

RCI recognized Institute or MSc Disability Studies (Early Intervention)

RCI/relevant council registration

Job description

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

Project: Early Childhood Development & Neurorehabilitation Centre

(A novel multidisciplinary initiative with collaboration of The Hans Foundation & Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda)

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".

Due to the lack of mainstream supportive services, accessible spaces, and positive attitudes, persons with disabilities face manifold challenges and are often forced to live within restricted social and physical environments. On average, persons with disabilities (PwDs) are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes than persons without disabilities. Children are most vulnerable during the first few days after birth. Early childhood spans several distinct phases of a child's life, from conception to eight years of age, and of these, the first thousand days are considered the critical period for brain growth. Currently, an estimated 45% of young children in India are at risk of poor development. The project will establish an early intervention and neuro-rehabilitation facility – a novel multidisciplinary initiative undertaken in collaboration with The Hans Foundation and the Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda.

1. General Information

• Type of Employment: Contractual for a period of 1year, renewable basis project requirements
• No. of Position: 01
• Reporting to: Project Manager

2. Duties & Responsibilities

• Screening and assessment of sensory & motor development
• Therapeutic intervention
• Offering home based services through home visits for intervention and assessment
• Conducting screening camps
• Recommendation & Distribution of Aids and assistive devices.
• Referral & Counselling
• Any other activities given time to time.

3. Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• BOT/PGDEI /Bachelors in Developmental Therapy or any equivalent degree.
• RCI recognized Institute or MSc Disability Studies (Early Intervention)
• RCI/relevant council registration as a professional

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioral, Language, Certifications etc.)

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with people with disabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams
• 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 analyze complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations

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.