Consultant needed for the development of a Self Determination Skills Curriculum for young adults with Intellectual Disability

THE JAMAICAN ASSOCIATION ON INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (JAID) In Partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Project invites individual to submit a letter of interest and a full Curriculum Vitae, for the following position: CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A SELF DETERMINATION SKILLS CURRICULUM ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVE: The overall objective of the Consultancy is to develop and implement a Self Determination Skills Curriculum for young adults with Intellectual Disability. The Consultant will be required to train the instructors in the curriculum usage and application. The curriculum will serve as a tool to strengthen the self-determination skills of young adults with Intellectual Disability in the work setting.   SCOPE OF WORK Under this request for consultancy services, JAID wishes to hire the services of a qualified individual consultant to design and implement a Self-Determination Curriculum. The Consultant must complete the following activities: Conduct a needs assessment in consultation with key stakeholders to identify the needs of young adults with Intellectual Disability. Review previous reports and studies on matters related the population as a tool to streamline the curriculum development process. Prepare a work plan detailing the activities to be executed, with deliverables and timeframe for delivery. Develop a Self- Determination Curriculum to be utilized by instructors in strengthening skills and capabilities of young adults to function in work and community life. Prepare, organize and facilitate “Train the Trainers” workshops focusing on training methodology and curriculum will be implemented island wide. SUPERVISION/REPORTING The consultant will report to the Executive Director of JAID. Supervision of deliverables and day to day activities will be administered by the Development Manager of JAID.   QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Special Education or related fields At least fifteen (15) years’ experience working with young adults with Intellectual Disabilities Demonstrated experience working with teams and team processes Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of similar consultancy PROJECTED DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY The assignment will be executed over a period of four (4) months.   Responses should be submitted in hard copy or via email no later than 3:00pm on Monday, December 28, 2015, to the attention of: Project Manager The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities 7 Golding Avenue, Kingston 7 Telephone: (876) 977-1118 Email: jaid@cwjamaican.com Applying for this job? Click Here to have your resume reviewed and edited by a Resume Writing Expert   Now Hiring: LIME Courts Jamaica Ltd. Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Digicel  Helpful Articles: Things You should be doing while Unemployed How to Identify (and avoid) Employment Scams 10 Rules of Cover Letter Writing 5 Things You Should Never do in a Job Interview