We have a exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Therapy Services team, based out of our Elizabeth location.
- Permanent Full-time position.
- Work with a broad range of other highly skilled allied health professionals
- Supportive team structure with regular supervision from Lead Clinician Social Worker
- Attractive salary including leave loading and salary packaging options (an opportunity to increase your take home pay)
- Remuneration for travel associated with work and on-site parking
Your new company
Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community. We strongly believe in a person-centred approach which puts the individual at the forefront of everything we do. With the opportunities created by the NDIS, we are further embracing the opportunity for new, different and innovative ways of providing responsive and adaptable services.
Your new role
In this role, you will apply clinical and professional competence to provide therapeutic intervention to clients and their families/carers to empower, achieve goals and live successfully within the community according to their own measure of success. You will assess the social needs of individuals and families, assist and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems and further improve wellbeing and exercise human rights, social justice and social development.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assess the social needs of individuals utilising appropriate assessments, intervention strategies and processes
- Develop and maintain flexible and effective communication with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and any relevant stakeholders
- Utilise Social Work knowledge and skills to provide consultative support to relevant stakeholders as appropriate
- Use evidence-based assessment tools, to lead assessment of real need and real risk for individuals and/or their families
- Use evidence-based interventions and strategies to create individual goals and outcomes in collaboration with clients and other relevant stakeholders
What you’ll need to succeed
- Degree in Social Work recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Registration (or eligibility to register upon appointment) with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Substantial experience in working directly with individuals on the autism spectrum
- Substantial experience in consultancy in the field of disabilities, and working collaboratively with families and service providers
Significant employee benefits are available under Autism SA’s Enterprise Agreement and salary packaging options.
How to Apply
Please attach your cover letter and resume and complete your work history and education information on the application page. You will also need to answer the shortlisting and personality questions for your application to be considered. You are welcome to include any certificates or licences in the education section to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.
For more information about this role, please contact Kelly MacDonald, Business Unit Lead Therapy Services [email protected]
Applications close: 9am, Monday 14 November 2022
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No recruitment agencies please.