Autism Western Cape Ongoing Recruitment

Autism Western Cape (previously known as the Society for Autistic Children) is a nonprofit organisation that works to provide information and advisory, advocacy and support services to those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Western Cape.

Job Title: Locum Social Worker
Job Location: Mowbray, Cape Town
Duration: Three month fixed term contract
Start date: 3 September 2018

Responsibilities:

• Provision of psycho social support and counselling to individuals, families and caregivers
• Manage a large number of clients

• Post diagnosis support and counselling at state hospitals and other accessible locations
• Where necessary to visit families in their own homes to support children, young people, and their families in their communities and in different living environments
• Facilitate and organise parent support group meetings and events
• Performance of all relevant administrative functions and maintaining of case/client records
• Compile reports, making referrals, follow-up and reporting to authorities when necessary
• Keep abreast of policies and new developments in the fields of social work and social welfare
• Weekly, Monthly and Annual reporting as dictated by the Director
• Complete reporting requirements for the Department of Social Development
• Conduct research and needs analyses regarding services and resources
• Assist with training, advocacy work and capacity building of staff, clients and their families
• Assist clients to obtain legal documents to apply for all government grants and financial aid that are due to them
• Assist the director in fundraising and reporting to donors
• Assist the director in development of strategic plans

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Have obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree
• Be a registered member of the SACPPS
• Minimum of two years of experience
• Experience in the disability sector will be a huge advantage

To apply please submit a CV to Alison at [email protected]

Application Deadline: 10th August, 2018