BRAC International is a leading nonprofit organisation with a mission to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our approach is grounded in the conviction that people living in vulnerable situations can be agents of change if they are empowered with the tools, skills, and hope they need to change their lives. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential. BRAC’s institutional expertise on successfully implemented programmes is applied across 10 countries, touching the lives of over 130 million people, where our models are adapted according to the country’s context.
BRAC International Holdings B.V. (BIHBV) is a socially responsible for-profit organisation engaging people in sustainable economic and income-generating activities. The core focus of BIHBV is to provide microfinance services to people living in poverty to build financial resilience, contribute to women’s economic empowerment and improve the quality of life in the communities it serves. BRAC first expanded its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates in six countries across Asia and Africa, serving more than 650,000 clients, 96% of whom are women.
Reviews disability documentation of functional limitations to determine eligibility for services and to substantiate requests for reasonable accommodations.
• Assesses the interaction of the student’s disability with the academic environment and develops a plan for the provision of reasonable accommodations to facilitate equitable opportunities.
• Coordinates communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities, and provides on-going consultation and technical assistance to faculty and staff to facilitate equal learning opportunities.
• Provides information, referral, and support to prospective and enrolled students with disabilities.
• Assists students in understanding their disabilities and their rights and responsibilities relating to reasonable accommodations.
• Provides support and problem-solving assistance to individuals and groups.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in verbal and written communications.
• Maintains knowledge of current legislation and national, state, and local issues affecting access for students with disabilities.
• Documents, maintains and reviews current and accurate case records, notes and related information in electronic and manual files.
• Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
At least 2 years’ experience working with students with designated disabilities and program coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree ( Master Degree is Preferred) in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field
• Bachelor degree
• Good command in computer
• Fluency in English and local languages
• Willingness to visit field
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of medical, psychological, and technical evaluations of disabilities.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding access for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the University policies and programs related to disability services.
• Knowledge of community resources for people with disabilities.
• Skill in developing and delivering specialized professional consultations and training on disability issues.
• Skill in working with people with a variety of disabilities.
• Skill in analyzing requests for reasonable accommodations and developing and implementing plans for the provision of reasonable accommodations.
• Skill in effectively communicating complex technical matters related to disabilities both verbally and in writing
interested candidates are requested to send their application (complete C.V along with a cover letter and reference information) to Human Resource Department, BRAC Afghanistan.
To apply please click on the below link: https://jobs.af/jobs/disability-specialist-2ObsI8h1H
Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.
BRAC is committed to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, our hiring process includes extensive background checks and a criminal records disclosure to ensure safeguarding and to prevent harassment and abuse
BRAC is an equal opportunities employer
Female are highly encouraged to apply.
If you have any difficulties to apply for this job please contact to jobs.af technical team through WhatsApp 0773020100
https://jobs.af/jobs/disability-specialist-2ObsI8h1H
BRAC International is a leading nonprofit organisation with a mission to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our approach is grounded in the conviction that people living in... Read More
