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The #AMCDSA social media campaign during the 2014 World Cup provided DSA with a € 12,000 donation from AMC
Call for employment for ABA therapists
ABA Therapist (4 persons)
PRO PAK
Full time contract
Starts from March-April 2019
5 days / week
Down Syndrome Albania Foundation (DSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 and works in the field of human rights, with a focus on the rights of people with disabilities.
DSA advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with Down syndrome in Albania and provides services for children and adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities as well as support for their parents. Our areas of expertise include; assessment and development of children and young people; drafting individual education plans and following them; parent support through individual counseling and group sessions; trainings with a main focus on teachers, psychologists, language and speech therapists, social workers and other professionals working with individuals with disabilities; publication of practical guides for professional work in the field of disability; design and implementation of advocacy, awareness campaigns and fundraising campaigns; organizing conferences and round tables.
DSA is a member of:
– Global Down Syndrome Foundation
– Down Syndrome International (DSI)
– European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA)
– European Association of Service Providers for People with Disabilities (EASPD)
The project “PRO PAK”, which DSA is implementing consists in the design and implementation of these activities:
1. Expansion and adaptation of new service spaces in the city of Tirana.
2. Providing therapeutic services for children with disabilities 0-12 years old, personal and social autonomy services for individuals aged 12-25 years old and support for their families.
3. Implementation of 2 Business Plans for the provision of 2 innovative services.
To implement the “PRO PAK” project, Down Syndrome Albania must hire 4 (four) ABA therapists to offer the following service:
1. ABA therapists will provide in-center therapeutic services for children with disabilities.
Strictly follow individual education plans for each child.
Keeping records of each program each child receives services at the center.
Have contact with the child’s families and provide daily recommendations.
Report to Team Leader and Director of Services.
Comply with DSA internal regulations.
Participate in every activity that DSA organizes in and out of the center.
– Degree in psychology or pedagogy
– Master in Clinical, School Psychology or Special Pedagogy
– Training in the ABA method
– Minimum 1 year work experience with children with disabilities
– Updated CV
-Letter of Interest
Those interested should send their CV together with a letter of interest to f.shehu@dsalbania.org and e.zaimi@dsalbania.org with subject
“Therapist ABA- PRO PAK”.
Documents can also be sent physically to the offices of the Down Syndrome Albania Foundation at the address: John Kennedy Street, 200 m after crossing the underpass to the Kodra e Diellit residence.
Applications are open until February 14, 2019, at 17:00.
Selected candidates will be contacted by e-mail within February 2019.
Call for employment for physical therapists
Physical Therapist (2 persons)
PRO PAK
Full time contract
Starts from March-April 2019
5 days / week
Down Syndrome Albania Foundation (DSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 and works in the field of human rights, with a focus on the rights of people with disabilities.
DSA advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with Down syndrome in Albania and provides services for children and adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities as well as support for their parents. Our areas of expertise include; assessment and development of children and young people; drafting individual education plans and following them; parent support through individual counseling and group sessions; trainings with a main focus on teachers, psychologists, language and speech therapists, social workers and other professionals working with individuals with disabilities; publication of practical guides for professional work in the field of disability; design and implementation of advocacy, awareness campaigns and fundraising campaigns; organizing conferences and round tables.
DSA is a member of:
– Global Down Syndrome Foundation
– Down Syndrome International (DSI)
– European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA)
– European Association of Service Providers for People with Disabilities (EASPD)
The project “PRO PAK”, which DSA is implementing consists in the design and implementation of these activities:
1. Expansion and adaptation of new service spaces in the city of Tirana.
2. Providing therapeutic services for children with disabilities 0-12 years old, personal and social autonomy services for individuals aged 12-25 years old and support for their families.
3. Implementation of 2 Business Plans for the provision of 2 innovative services.
To implement the “PRO PAK” project, Down Syndrome Albania must hire 2 (two) physical therapists to offer the following service:
1. Physical therapists will provide in-center therapeutic services for children with disabilities.
Be part of the evaluation team and be able to evaluate cases based on specific evaluation protocols.
Participate in drafting individual plans.
To attend the physical therapy service based on the service protocols.
Keeping records for every hour of every child receiving services at our center.
Keep in touch with children’s families and provide daily recommendations.
Report weekly to Team Leader and Services Director.
Comply with DSA internal regulations.
Participate in any activities that DSA organizes at the center and outside.
– Degree in physiotherapy
– Master in physiotherapy (is a master advantage in pediatric rehabilitation)
– License to practice the profession
– Minimum 1 year work experience with children with disabilities
– BMS method trainees have an advantage
– Updated CV
-Letter of Interest
Those interested should send their CV together with a letter of interest to f.shehu@dsalbania.org and e.zaimi@dsalbania.org with the subject “Physical Therapist – PROPACT”. The documentation can also be sent physically to the offices of the Down Syndrome Albania Foundation at the address: John Kennedy Street, 200 m after crossing the underpass to the Kodra e Diellit residence.
Applications are open until February 14, 2019, at 17:00.
Selected candidates will be contacted by e-mail within February 2019.
Request for Bid for Architectural Services
Down Syndrome Albania Foundation (DSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 dedicated to the promotion, support and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in Albanian society. DSA aims to provide fair information and awareness to the public and other stakeholders, contributing to the development of the maximum potential of individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
As part of its continuity and development of its mission, DSA is recently expanding the scope of activities and services provided by moving to new facilities. In these conditions:
Announce the request for bid for any interested entity or individual to submit their bids for.
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Tirana, Sauk
The building (villa) has an area as follows:
– Ground floor: 182.6 (one hundred eighty two points six) m2
– 1st Floor: 188.6 (one hundred eighty eight points six) m2
– 2nd Floor: 188.6 (one hundred eighty eight points six) m2.
– The villa has a yard of about 300 m2
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– Adaptation of the building in function of the new service center and offices of the Foundation.
– Drafting of the Project for the adaptation of the internal premises of the center in function of the services provided by the foundation as well as supervision of the works of the implementation project.
– Design of electrical installation, telephone, internet network and system of security cameras and fire protection.
– Design of Water Supply and Discharge Project.
– System of external facilities (yard, gardens)
– The architectural project should be presented in 3 Dimensional view (render)
In addition to the above requirements attached you must submit the following documentation:
– CV
– Diploma
– License for exercising activity
– Portfolio of similar work performed
Architectural service is required to create the following environments:
1. 1 Training / meeting / meeting room, districts 50-60 m2 to be placed on the 0th floor (zero)
2. 2 (two) physiotherapy rooms, of which large room about 40-45 m2 to be placed on the 0th floor (zero) and small room 20-25 m2.
3. 4 (four) rooms for developmental therapy / speech therapy / ABA therapy with surface. 16-25 m2. One of these rooms should be on the ground floor.
4. 1 (one) recreation room to be used for personal autonomy of young children in which should be placed 1 (one) or 2 (two) tables for handcrafts with a surface of 16-25 m2.
5. 1 (one) room for the evaluation of children’s development with an area of 16-20 m2 to be placed on the ground floor.
6. 1 (one) room for individual counseling sessions with parents with an area of 10-13 m2.
7. 1 (one) relaxation room for children 6 -10 m2.
8. 1 (one) room for group therapy max 3 children 2 therapists 20 – 25 m2
9. 1 (one) room for art therapy and music therapy with a surface of 15 m2
10. 1 (one) room for mathematics and language courses up to 10 m2
11. 1 (one) kitchen which should have and 1 (one) children’s table.
12. 1 (one) Office with 7 job positions and document lockers
13. 1 (one) Office per 1 (one) job post
14. 1 (one) Office With 2 (two) working positions
15. 1 (one) Office with 4 positions
16. 1 (one) room for autonomy
17. Storage Room – 15 m2
18. 1 (one) bathroom to be adapted for people with physical disabilities
19. 1 (one) room for accommodation of parents coming from the districts where to place a double bed, a single bed, a small closet.
20. 1 reception to be placed on the ground floor
The financial offer must be in Euro for price / m2, including VAT or 15% withholding tax.
Please submit your offer by email at s.kita@dsalbania.org or by hand at the address Down Syndrome Albania Foundation, Rr. John F. Kennedy, Kodra e Diellit, Tirana with the title “Offer for architect service”,.
Criteria for determining the winning bid:
1. Previous experience in architectural service, reconstruction and furnishing for service centers for children with disabilities.
2. Availability of the architect to work during the period February 10 – March 15, 2019. The new premises must be ready for service by March 25, 2019.
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Covid 19 – 117 CSOs ask the Albanian Government not to leave the sector out of the Financial Plan
Tirana, 24 March 2020
Directed:
SH.T.Z. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania,
Zj. Ogerta Manastirliu, Minister of Health and Social Protection and Chair of the NSCC – National Council of Civil Society.
For the knowledge of:
SH.T.Z. Ilir Meta, President of the Republic of Albania
Gramoz Ruçi, Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania,
Arben Ahmetaj, Minister Responsible for Controlling and Managing the Economic Situation
during the COVID-19 Period in our Country.
Zj. Anila Denaj, Minister of Finance and Economy,
Lulzim Basha, Chairman of the Democratic Party
Zj. Monika Kryemadhi, Chairman of the Party “Socialist Movement for Integration”
Luigi Soreca, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania
Zj. Yuri Kim, Ambassador of the United States of America to Albania
Peter Zingraf, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Albania
Duncan Norman, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Albania
Adrian Maître, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Switzerland to Albania
Zj. Elsa Håstad, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Albania
Zj. Guusje Korthals Altes, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Albania
Blendi Dibra, Vice President of KKSHC – National Council of Civil Society
From: Civil Society Organizations Listed at the End of this Letter
Subject:
Request for Financial Support from the Albanian Government for Civil Society Organizations in Albania, to cope with the situation created by COVID -19.
Dear,
On behalf of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) listed below, we express our gratitude and support in dealing with the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, a great tragedy for our country and for the fact that a lot is happening close to the tragedy of the November 26 earthquake. We are aware of the heavy costs that these two disasters have brought and we are hopeful that we will overcome this critical situation.
Based on the experience of other countries / governments, which have involved non-governmental organizations in their financial support, as well as based on the fact that in the “Financial Support Plan for COVID-19” that the government presented on 19 March 2020 CSOs not included; Given the fact that in this sector are employed about 9,546 people as well as the positive contribution of CSOs in the social challenges of our country, we very much hope in considering our request, to include in the plan and CSOs. / h3>
CSOs are a long-term investment of the Albanian Government and Donors and have profiled and well-qualified staff. Since 1992, CSOs have conceived and implemented thousands of projects that have alleviated the challenges of Albanian Governments, especially related to the most exposed social strata to unemployment, poverty, challenges in education, difficulties in accessing health and other services. such as those for people with disabilities, etc.
CSOs around the world are considered a profitable growing investment. For this reason, their inclusion in the anti-crisis support plans of the Albanian Government, would serve a long-term vision and was considered a service to the country.
In addition to the natural difficulties, as you are aware of the fiscal legislation of CSOs, we, in terms of tax liabilities are treated as big business even though we have no profit and do not share dividends.
We, as much as businesses but perhaps even more than them, need financial support as a result of the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. CSOs in Albania are not supported financially or in a sustainable way by the government and local government. CSOs in Albania operate through projects through donors.
Some of us are helped by the business sector, support which has dropped significantly or been canceled since the earthquake situation. As a result of the COVID-19 situation, CSOs find it impossible to ensure the existence of their activity in the pandemic situation, because donors delay the implementation of projects or cancel them, and this results in inability to make payments for salaries of CSO employees and other basic costs for exercising our institutional activity.
Many of us are service providers to the most needy social groups in Albania, and we have to continue to pay staff salaries and insurance, and other costs such as rent, various taxes such as municipal taxes, taxes property (those CSOs that own buildings), table taxes, etc.
As leaders of these organizations, at a time when it is not known for how many days, weeks or months the situation will continue, we are concerned about the obligations we have to pay to the staff, landlords and the Albanian state.
The most efficient way we propose is the direct involvement of CSOs in concrete projects, in concrete areas and for the social strata for which we are profiled. We ask for your financial support for our sector in this time of crisis: (i) by treating us with the monthly salary of our employees and (ii) with grants for fixed costs as well as (iii) fiscal facilities for our institutions as for all sectors of others in Albania !!
Thanking you in advance for the care you will show for our sector, as an essential sector in having an open and democratic society in Albania, we look forward to your decision reflected in the normative acts of the “Financial Support Plan for COVID-19 ”.
Sincerely,
1. Emanuela Zaimi – Down Syndrome Albania Foundation, PRO PAK Service Center (e.zaimi@dsalbania.org, +355674885864 and info@dsalbania.org, +355693443345)
2. Aferdita Seiti – Association “Help Life” (info@helpthelife.org.al, 0682084945)
3. Anisa Dizdari – “Tiss” Center, Center for Services and PsychoSocial Treatment (anidizdari@hotmail.com, 0692080488)
4. Zela Koka – MEDPAK, Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (info@medpak.org 0693577247)
5. Altin Hazizaj – CRCA / ECPAT Albania (crca@crca.al, + 355672075330)
6. Suela Koçibellinj – Vizion OJF (info@vizionojf.org 0672055072)
7. Lindita Senia – Center “Future for you” (linditasenia@gmail.com, 0696689806)
8. Fatma Spahiu – Albanian Center for the Integration of People with Special Needs (info@qendrashinjnv.org, 0675276592)
9. Mimoza Deliu – Alternative Association (mimodeliu@yahoo.fr, 0697695328)
10. Oreada Kita – Jonathan Center – (Info@downsyndromealbania.com, 0682019727)
11. Franceska Muço – Network of Young Professionals (mucofranceska@gmail.com, +355698388683)
12. Ervin Shehaj – Green Line Albania (info@greenlinealbania.org, 0692545900)
13. Sevim Arbana – Association “For the Benefit of Albanian Women” (uaw@icc-al.org, +35542223001)
14. Eglantina Bajrami – Autism Speaks – National Club of Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum and People with Disabilities (klubiprinderve.CSA@gmail.com, 0697225910)
15. Suela Lala – “Together” Foundation (fondacionisebashku@gmail.com, 0692694515)
16. Adelina Pjetra – “Mental Health Albania” (mentalhealth.albania@gmail.com, 0697482338)
17. Nancy Dragoti – Albanian Educational Foundation, (info@fash.al)
18. Klodiana Kadeli – Power of Education (powerofeducation.ngo@gmail.com)
19. Ergyz Gezka – LIBURNETIK Association (info@liburnetik.org)
20. Egla Bardhi – Together for life (ebardhi@togetherforlife.org.al, 0692066522)
21. Armela Pengili – ACT Center for SOCIETY (actfsociety@mail.com 0698304533)
22. Mimoza Ikonomi – Youth for Social Changes (mimoza.ikonomi@gmail.com)
23. Angjelos Shkurti – ABC Health Foundation (a.shkurti@abchealth.org, 0699626784)
24. Lusiana Mailaj – The First People (lusiana.mailaj@gmail.com)
25. Blerina Gjoka – “Kujto” Foundation (al.kujto@gmail.com)
26. Arbër Kodra – Open Mind Spectrum Albania (OMSA) (omsa.albania@gmail.com)
27. Danjel Bica – Association “Young Environmental Experts” (SHERM Albania) (danjel.bica@gmail.com, 0672531269)
28. Luis Bekteshi.- Youth Center “Perspektiva” (youth4perspektiva@gmail.com)
29. Mirgit Vataj – National Helpline for Children – ALO 116111 (alo116@alo116.al)
30. Ana Mullanji – Organization “Beyond Barriers” (office@beyondbarriers.org)
31. Elvis Çela – Environmental Center for Protection, Education and Rehabilitation (ecela@epercenter.org, 0672054788)
32. Ermelinda Mahmutaj – EDEN Environmental Center (ermelinda.mahmutaj@eden-al.org)
33. Mirela Koçi – Auleda, Local Economic Development Agency (auledavlore@gmail.com)
34. Ali Coka – Organic Horticulture Association-Bioplant Albania (ali-coka@hotmail.com)
35. Ana Majko – Initiative for Social Change, ARSIS (initiative.arsis@gmail.com)
36. Arjel Trajani – SHKEJ, National Association “Education for Life” (arjeltrajani@shkej.org and erionprendi@gmail.com)
37. Mihallaq Qirjo – Environmental Resource Center in Albania (info@recshqiperi.org)
38. Lavdosh Ferruni – Organic Agriculture Association (lavdoshferruni@gmail.com)
39. Genti Kromidha – Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania (info@inca-al.org and gkromidha@yahoo.it)
40. Aleksandër Trajce – Center “For the Preservation and Protection of the Natural Environment in Albania” (a.trajce@ppnea.org)
41. Ahmet Mehmeti – Elbasan Ecological Club (ahmeteccel@hotmail.com)
42. Alminda Mema – Aarhus Shkodra Information Center (aicshkodra@gmail.com)
43. Ines Leskaj– AWEN, Albanian Women Empowerment Network (ines.leskaj@awenetwork.org)
44. Tefta Mala – NSGK, Association “Social Assistance to Women Heads of Household” (teftansgk@yahoo.com)
45. Mirela Arqimandriti – Center “Gender Alliance for Development” (gadc@gadc.org.al)
46. Ylldise Brahimi – Fund. “ARZHV” (vlorerda@gmail.com)
47. Qamile Gishti – Berat Regional Development Agency (info@rdaberat.com)
48. Gentiana Decolli – For Social Welfare dh
49. Genc Laci, Association for the Protection of Life and Ecosystem, Fushë Krujë (l.genc@yahoo.com)
50. Valbona Mazreku – Milieukontakt Albania, (office@milieukontakt.org)
51. Elona Prroj – Foundation “No Blood feud-Yes Life” (nobloodfeud@gmail.com)
52. Iris Luarasi – Counseling Line for Women and Girls and Counseling Line for Men and Boys (luarasi@gmail.com)
53. Edlira Çepani – Equality in Decision Making (equity in decision making@gmail.com)
54. Laureta Roshi – National Platform for Women (lauretaroshi@hotmail.com)
55. Malvina Krena – Center “Together for the Future”, Durrës (krenamalvina@gmail.com)
56. Jonida Naska – Center for Bridging Communities (bcommunities.center@gmail.com)
57. Rami Hadroj – Wear My Shoes – (vishkepucetemia@gmail.com)
58. Alma Prendi – Association “Ray of Hope” (ray of hope2013@gmail.com)
59. Mirjam Reçi – Civil Society Development Center, Durrës (info@csdcdurres.org)
60. Florjan Rojba – ANAD, Albanian National Association of Deaf People (anad.coordinator@gmail.com)
61. Besarda Taçi, Emdr Albania (emdralbania@gmail.com)
62. Blerta Balilaj Brovina – Women Democracy Network Albania (blertabalili@gmail.com)
63. Saimir Beqiraga – “Young Intellectuals, Hope” (irish-centre@yahoo.com)
64. Sashen Rexhepaj – Albanian Speech Therapists Association (sashen_141@yahoo.it)
65. Donika Godaj – Christian Association of Albanian Women (director@ywca-albania.al)
66. Naureda Bajraktari – Center for Integrated Legal Services and Practices (nauredabajraktari@gmail.com)
67. Brikena Puka – VATRA Social Psycho Center (info@qendravatra.org.al)
68. National Coalition of Anti-Trafficking Shelters (kksat.al@gmail.com)
69. Zhuljeta Veizaj – Association “Rreze Jete” (rrezejete@gmaill.com)
70. Jerola Ziaj – Agency for Local Democracy in Albania, LDA Albania (ldaalbania@aldaintranet.org)
71. Elma Tershana – Observatory for the Rights of the Child and Youth (info@observator.org.al
72. Ersida Teliti – Albanian Consumer Center (Albanian Consumer Center@gmail.com)
73. Brisilda Taco – Rromano Kham (rromanokham@gmail.com)
74. Erida Gjermeni – Center for Media and Social Affairs (mediaqendra@gmail.com)
75. Carolina Rista – Infinit + (infinitplusi@gmail.com)
76. Bruna Hylviu – Center for Population and Development (ACPD) – (brunahylviu@gmail.com)
77. Edvin Lamce – Gjirokastra GCDO Foundation (info@gjirokastra.org)
78. Aurora Zylaj – Well Point-Care for all (aurorazylaj@yahoo.it)
79. Manjola Veizi – Center for Roma Women’s Rights (romawomanrights@gmail.com)
80. Rezarta Sheshaj – Organization “In the family, for the family” (nfpf_org@yahoo.com)
81. Bashkim Rodoni Shteg Multimedia Center (info@shteg.al)
82. Arjan Cala – “Tjetër Vizion Elbasan” (aricala@gmail.com)
83. Mariana Meshi – “Different & amp; Equal (different & amp; equal@icc-al.org; mmeshi@yahoo.co.uk)
84. Marsela Lekli – Organization “Center for Social Development-Psychology” (marselalekli@hotmail.com; qendrazhvillimit@gmail.com)
85. Silva Pasha – Association “Bulqiza Development Center” (pashasilva@yahoo.com)
86. Fabiola Laço Egro – “Today for the Future” Community Development Center Network (fabiolaegro@gmail.com)
87. Women to Women Organization
88. Office for Boys and Men
89. Embassy Pink Albania (pink@pinkembassy.al)
90. Gerta Hagen – Maternal and Child Hospital Foundation (gertahagen@fsnf.org)
91. Linda Pino – Coalition for Education (acce@acce.al)
92. Willem Carel Fred Westerink Shkbsh- PFA ‘Christian Society of Prisoners of Albania’ (a.shehu@shkbsh.com; f.westerink@shkbsh.com)
93. Orges Hysenaj “Teen Challenge Albania” (orgeshysenaj@yahoo.com)
94. Gentjan Dervishaj – ICEJ ALBANIA (albania@icej.org)
95. Dana Molla – Betesda House of Grace (danahouseofgrace@yahoo.com)
96. Artur Shehu – Baptist Foundation of Tirana (arturshehu@yahoo.it)
97. Blerta Cani – Albanian Foundation for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (bcani009@gmail.com)
98. – 113. Andi Tepelena – Independent Cultural Scene (SPK) composed of 15 most active cultural organizations in the country (info@spk.al; anditepelena@gmail.com)
114. Blerta Cela Kamberi – CHE ALBANIA (celablerta@gmail.com)
115. Vera Minga Neziri Albanian Hemophilia Association (ahavera@yahoo.com)
116. Oltion Shena – FOOD BANK ALBANIA (toni.shena@foodbank)
117. Haxhi Balliu – AKS Librazhd Association (aks.shoqata@gmail.com)
