Job Description

DIRECTORATE FOR WELFARE OF THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

RIGHTS Project: Inclusion, Accessibility & Opportunities for the

Differently Abled in Tamil Nadu

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENGAGEMENT OF

Block Coordinator

1.

BASIC DETAILS

Duty Station : Allotted Block


No of Engagements Tenkasi - 12, Chennai - 6


Language : English & Tamil


Required/preferred


Duration of Contract : 12 months (Renewable subject to performance)


Reporting Officer : Sub Division OSC - Centre Manager

2. BACKGROUND

i. As per the Census (2011), Tamil Nadu is the sixth most populous state in India with a


population of 72 million, which includes the proportion (1.63 percent) of persons with


disabilities compared to national average of 2.21 percent. A study that used pooled data


from the District Level Household Survey-4 (2012-13) and Annual Health Survey 2nd


updating round (201213) reveals that there are 4550 persons with disabilities amongst


every 100,000 population in Tamil Nadu thereby indicating a much higher prevalence of


disability in comparison to the census data. Therefore, if one goes by the estimates of this


recent study, there would be about 3.2 million people in Tamil Nadu living with some


form of disabilities. Moreover, even these estimations appear on the lower side especially


since the definition and type of disabilities has undergone a change to include a larger


population group since the promulgation of Rights of Persons with


Disabilities Act, 2016


ii. Persons with disabilities face multiple socio-economic constraints including poorer


health outcomes, lower education levels, limited economic participation, and higher rates


of poverty compared to persons without disabilities. They often experience exclusion and


barriers in accessing health services, education, employment, transportation, information


as well as care and rehabilitation services. Furthermore, households with a disabled


member are more likely to experience material hardships- including food insecurity,


poor housing, lack of access to safe water and sanitation, and inadequate access to


healthcare. Thus, these limitations and barriers not only hinder their full and effective


participation in the society, but also affect the country's productive potential, the human


capital. In order to increase the human capital and reduce the achievement gap among


people with disabilities, a coordinated and comprehensive package of interventions


appears warranted for addressing the individual and community contexts at both,


multiple and systemic levels.


iii. Tamil Nadu has always been a pioneer in the implementation of welfare schemes for all


sections of socially disadvantaged groups. The Department for the Welfare of the


Differently Abled (DWDAP), through its various initiatives and schemes have extended


full support to the differently abled people in their pursuit of full and equal involvement


in every aspect of society. The DWDAP is largely responsible for all administrative,


statutory and service delivery functions, which is implemented through its well-



experienced workforce at the state, district and local levels. The thrust areas of the


DWDAP are prevention and early interventions, special education, employment &


vocational training, social security (maintenance allowance, travel concession, assistance


to NGOs), aids & appliances, and barrier free structure. Recently, DWDAP conducted a


pilot project in a few blocks of the state and has identified a need for multi-sectoral,


whole-government, and capacity building approach to care and rehabilitation of the


differently abled.


iv. The RIGHTS Project focuses on three pillars: first, promote inclusion of all by ensuring


that persons with disabilities participate equally with others in any activity and service


intended for the general public, such as education, health, employment, and social


services; second, improve the access of specialized programs by investing in specific


measures for quality care, rehabilitation and support services; and third, provide


opportunities for persons with disabilities for completion of education, skills training and


market-linked employment opportunities. However, to manage the project at the


proposed scale, substantial efforts would be required to build the current institutional


capacity of the DWDAP at all levels in terms of field units for administration, service


delivery, supervision and monitoring, along with self-sustaining capacity


v. The Project would be managed through the Directorate for Welfare of the Differently


Abled (DWDA), led by the Project Director (PD) RIGHTS project cum Director


DWDA, hereinafter also referred as PD, and would have a team of consultants. District


Project Implementation Unit in each district will oversee the activities in district level,


headed by District Differently Abled Welfare Officer (DDAWO) and would have a


team of District Project Officers. In Sub Division Level there will be Sub Division One


Stop Social Care Service Centres (OSC) headed by Sub Division Officer for Differently


Abled.


The Family and Community Based Care and Rehabilitation services will be delivered


through the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) to improve access and quality care


and rehabilitation services for DAPs. CBR is a community development strategy that


aims to enhance the quality of life for DAPs/ their families and ensure their inclusion


and participation in the community. This will include individual-centric planning with


the support of family and community, a grass-roots approach providing care and


services, mobilizing local capacity and resources, and building on community strengths


and structures with the primary purpose of making comprehensive care and services


closer to the extent possible to DAPs and their parents/care givers.


To provide the proposed above CBR activities of family and community-based care


and rehabilitation services at, TN RIGHTS intends to engage a qualified and


experienced organization/firm, called a "Community Service Provider (CSP)"


TN RIGHTS, through Community Service Providers will establish block level centre


in each block, Municipality, and corporation zones and Neighbourhood centres within


the block, engage the required staff (Block level and Neighbourhood level) and provide


community level services through frontline workers.


vi. To ensure effective implementation and supervision of the RIGTHS Project at the


Block levels, the DWDA is planning to engage a Block Coordinator for each Block.


3

OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

Under the supervision of the Subdivision Officer for Differently Abled the Block


coordinator will be responsible for:


a) Overall coordination and day-to-day management of DWDA and RIGHTS Project


activities at the Blocks levels including, activities of Block OSC, family &


community-based rehabilitation, EICs, and other welfare programs of the DWDA for


the respective Block. Specifically:


b) Preparation of Block Implementation Plans for all activities under DWDA and Rights


Project


i. Implementation of services in the Block OSC including


ii. Community Mobilization


iii. Management of activities in Neighbourhood centre and Block centre.


iv. Support for delivery of rehabilitation services, life skill education, livelihood,


and self-employment services in the block.


v. Implement IEC activities at block, Neighbourhood centre and community


level.


vi. Provide various need-based services and resources for all differently abled


(including all age groups) who need assistance for rehabilitation in the block


vii. Support management of family and community level intervention at block


level


viii. Support in accessing social security schemes and Grievance redressed.


ix. Ensure the proper delivery of rehabilitation services through rehabilitation


professionals like Physiotherapist and special educators of the block.


x. Monitoring the activities in the field including the work of Community


facilitators and Community Rehabilitation workers.


xi. Work closely with Community Service Providers of the block to ensure


smooth delivery of rehabilitation services, training programs and other


services related to differently abled people.


c) Liaison with stakeholders including Community Service Providers of the Block.


d) Liaising with line departments at block level.


e) Prepare periodic progress reports of the block and timely submission of reports to


Subdivision Officer for Differently Abled.


4

REPORTING AND REVIEW

The Block Coordinator will report to Subdivision Centre Manager of the subdivision and work


under his/her direct supervision on a day-to-day basis.


5

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

This Block Coordinator requires dynamic, experienced, and analytical professionals with


demonstrated experience in programs related to disability.


i) Block Coordinator should possess a valid bachelor's degree in any rehabilitation science/


Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/ Speech Therapy/ Special education/ psychology.


ii) Preferably 2 years of post-qualification experience in areas relating to service delivery for


person with disabilities particularly in care, support and rehabilitation services


iii) Demonstrated understanding of managing centre-based rehabilitation activities and


community-based rehabilitation


iv) Preference will be given for Differently Abled Person and their family


v) Preference will be given to person belonging to same block


6.

Skills Required

Capability to manage a centre and oversee the service delivery with the block.


Project Planning, Monitoring and Data Analysis skills.


Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


Good computer skills in MS Office: Word, Excel and PPT


Able to read and write in Tamil and English.


Ability to work in teams and liaise well with others.





7.

Remuneration

i) The remuneration for the Block Coordinator would be Rs 30,000 per month. Only travel


expenses will be paid additionally as per actuals. The Block Coordinator will be located


at Block level centre during the contract period. The Block Coordinator may require travel


as per Project requirements. Travel allowances will be provided separately as per travel


policy.


ii) The Block Coordinator will have to attend Block level centre and/or need to do field visit


within the block on all working days. The Block Coordinator may also be required to


attend office or do field visit on holidays as and when so desired by higher officials for


disposal of urgent matters.

However, no extra remuneration will be paid for attending

office on holidays