Autism Care Nepal Society
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

The ACNS (https://autismnepal.org/) is an active autism organization in Nepal led by parents of individuals with autism. It is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization registered with the District Administration Office (Registration No. 1067/2065) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC No: 25314). Since its inception on 2 April 2008, on "World Autism Awareness Day," it has been actively engaged in autism awareness programs, advocating for the rights of individuals with autism and capacity building of individuals with autism, their parents and caregivers in Nepal. The organisation provides assessment and diagnostic services, intervention programs, parent training and counselling, a special education program, vocational training for adults with autism, and capacity building for health, educational, and other paraprofessionals.

Caregiver Skills Training (CST) Facilitator

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work > Project coordinator/ officer
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Harisiddhi, Lalitpur
Offered Salary	:	Not Disclosed
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	May. 13, 2025 23:55 (4 days, 2 hours ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	Less than 1 year
Professional Skill Required	:	Supervision Collaboration Communication Documentation Reporting

Other Specification

Qualification, Skills, and Experience:

Required:

Should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, nursing or any other related disciplines
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in diverse communities
Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Good reporting and communication skills
Proficiency in the Nepali and English languages
Proficiency in relevant software and documentation tools
Adherence to ethical guidelines and principles of confidentiality
Prepare reports and case summaries as required
Be willing and able to travel to all wards of Godawari Municipality

Preferable:

6 months of training in psychosocial counselling from a reputed institution
Experience of working with individuals with Neurodevelopmental disability and their families
Committed to long-term employment and engagement in the role
Individuals from minorities, persons with disabilities, or women will be given priority during the selection process
Parents and/or caregivers of children with Autism
Applicants from Godawari Municipality

Job Description

About the Project:

NAMASTE is a research project that aims to design and implement a flexible, evidence-based pathway towards universal health coverage for children with autism, through a program of research, training, and capacity building across Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. This is a collaborative research project, led by the University of Manchester in the UK and India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. In Nepal, the ACNS collaborate to conduct this project in Godawari Municipality, Lalitpur district.

Major responsibilities:

The CST Facilitator will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

Receive training and achieve competency in delivering Caregiver Skills Training (CST Program) for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities
Attend the supervision and refresher training sessions delivered by the CST Trainers/Supervisors.
Prepare, plan, and deliver sessions to families during training and beyond
Efficiently manage group sessions, including documentation of the sessions
Support the NAMASTE team in the field implementation of the program along with the CST Team
Coordinate with the community-based facilitators for the delivery of the CST services
Make frequent field visits and conduct meetings with external stakeholders/ authorities
Liaison with external bodies and government authorities on the district/Municipality
Collaborate with the ACNS and NAMASTE team to track and assist with project activities and timelines
Establish and maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders and service providers for project implementation within Godawari Municipality