123 hired directly by district, 237 through private agencies; roles span general and welfare tracks
Applications accepted Monday through Nov. 26 at community centers; work begins Jan. 4, 2027
Seoul's Jungnang-gu is stepping up efforts to create jobs for people with disabilities.
The district is recruiting 360 participants for its 2027 disability employment program, aiming to expand economic and social participation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Of the 360 positions, 123 will be hired directly by the district and 237 through private implementing agencies.
The 123 district-direct positions break down into 115 general-track jobs — 63 full-time and 52 part-time — and 8 welfare-track (participation-type) jobs.
General-track participants will handle administrative tasks and welfare service support. Full-time workers will work 40 hours a week, while part-time workers will work 20 hours. Welfare-track participants will carry out duties suited to their individual characteristics and abilities, such as environmental upkeep and cultural and arts activities.
In 2027, the district will also operate four specialized positions focused on monitoring accessibility facilities for people with disabilities. Those positions are included in the 237 slots allocated to private agencies and will be recruited separately according to each agency's schedule.
Applicants for district-direct positions must be registered as having a disability, be 18 or older, currently unemployed and residing in Seoul. The application window runs Monday through Nov. 26; applicants may visit any nearby community center regardless of their place of residence. Work will be carried out at community centers and small libraries, among other locations.
The district will verify applicants' eligibility through a document review before conducting interviews to select final participants. Interviews will run from Dec. 14 through Dec. 16, with final results announced Dec. 24. Those selected will begin work Jan. 4, 2027.
The 237 positions to be filled by private agencies will be recruited separately in December, in line with each agency's hiring schedule.
"We will continue to identify diverse job roles so that people with disabilities can participate in economic life through work that matches their abilities and aptitudes, and build broader social connections," District Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi said. "We will keep expanding tailored employment opportunities that reflect the varied characteristics and needs of people with disabilities, so that Jungnang-gu becomes a place where everyone can contribute their strengths and work together."
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