Social Worker

Company Description

Brain Bristle is a high-impact not-for-profit foundation for autism and inclusion currently based in Mumbai. The organization works in low-income schools of the city to promote excellent education, exposure and inclusivity for students on the autism spectrum and other high learning needs; builds inclusion at the school and advocacy for the cause and also runs workshops and awareness to spread the reach of our work.

Role Description

This is a 4-5 hour/day on-site role for a Social Worker at Brain Bristle in Mumbai. The Social Worker will be responsible for teaching, writing, guiding, planning for and facilitating Individualized Educational Plans for students on the autism spectrum and other high learning needs across our low income city schools; building inclusion in the classrooms and schools they work at; collaborating with school staff to implement inclusion strategies; conducting assessments, and developing holistic, future-facing plans for their students.

Minimum

• Good with children
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Open to learning and implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Passionate about school systems, education systems, communities, and circles of care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in social Work, psychology, counselling, Arts, Teaching or a related field
• Experience with teaching or social work/ mental health work including work with students with special needs is a plus.

Remuneration

This is a one academic year social work commitment to our city’s low income schools. You will be provided excellent global professional development and training & a small stipend with resource reimbursements for your work to the cause.