Nayi Disha is looking for Sr.Specialist Outreach – In 2015, Nayi Disha’s journey began with a core belief that family caregivers are the true changemakers in the lives of their children. For the past 10 years, we have been focused on building a thriving and evolving community and ecosystem where parents and caregivers are well-informed, guided and supported.
Our work tells the story of thousands of caregivers who have found strength, support, and solidarity in moments of confusion and isolation. It’s the story of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) whom we aim to keep empowering with better access to services, verified information, and awareness of their rights. It’s also the story of communities coming together, supporting each other and of professionals guiding with empathy and their expertise, and of ecosystems slowly becoming more inclusive.
Why work with US
To provide hope and support to parents as primary caregivers of children touched by autism, down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
To build an evolving ecosystem and a strong interactive community of all stakeholders including health and education providers, non-governmental organizations, and other families.
To drive the reach countrywide through the power of digital technology and innovation, in an understood language
About Nayi Disha
Nayi Disha is a progressive non-profit that leverages technology and works as a lifelong partner for families affected by Autism and other developmental disabilities. Since our inception in 2015, we have established ourselves as a credible resource for families and reached over 8,00,000 people across the country. With (IDD), building a strong growing community of 68,000+ families. Visit our mobile-first multi-lingual platform for more information. We have an exciting journey ahead at Nayi Disha and a vibrant, committed, and enthusiastic team with a supportive work culture
Job Purpose
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Outreach Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their experience in the social sector, particularly in the field of developmental disabilities. The Outreach Specialist will play a crucial role in identifying and guiding parents, conducting outreach activities, and building partnerships with NGOs, schools, and community organizations.
Job Description
Language Preference – Telugu is a must
Location – Hyderabad / Medchal-Malkajgiri
Key Responsibilities
- Parent Support: Provide guidance to parents regarding government schemes, support networks, and other available resources.
- Community Outreach & Engagement: Build on-ground networks with all IDD allied schools, centers, hospitals and alike and identify family caregivers. Build an active community of family caregivers and regularly engage them through events and information. Establish and maintain relationships with NGOs, schools, and community centers to connect families with Nayi Disha’s resources.
- Research & Strategy Development: Conduct research and analysis to identify gaps in services and help strategize outreach efforts, particularly in smaller towns. Analyse trends of current work and bring insights on strategies that are effective.
- Program Facilitation: Assist in planning and conducting workshops, parent training programs, and support group sessions. Support junior members of the team to build capacity on liaising with stakeholders.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Report Writing: Document ongoing activities, assess impact, and prepare reports to support program effectiveness and growth.
- Partnership Development: Develop and strengthen partnerships and create referral pathways with selected schools, NGOs, and other relevant centers. Liaising frequently with government and other stakeholders to facilitate a local support system for families in the area.
- Administrative & Technical Support: Ensure proper documentation and reporting of activities while being proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
Desired Profile
Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Understanding of IDD (Intellectual Development Disability) would be an added advantage
Specific Skills
Prior experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or within the mental health sector
Comfortable with multi-tasking and building rapport with varied stakeholders
Comfortable with digital tools and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong documentation and reporting skills, self-motivated
Experience
1-2 years of experience
If this excites you, come be part of our growing organisation to do social good at scale, send your resume at hr@nayi-disha.org
For more details you can also visit: https://nayi-disha.org/career/sr-specialist-outreach/
Contact Nayi Disha at
Address: Second floor, Vindhya – C4, CIE-IIITH, IIIT, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032
Helpline: 844-844-8996
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