Kafika John Kabalu
Wyndham Vale,VIC
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Support Officer
Northen Territory Government
Sanderson Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2024
- Empowered students by fostering a growth mindset approach to learning, instilling confidence in their ability to overcome academic challenges and reach their full potential.
- Liaised special education department members proactively address/resolve any arising concerns related student accommodation modifications.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity by advocating for individual student needs and addressing diverse learning styles in lesson planning and support strategies.
- Assisted with organization and coordination of conferences, investigated and reserved venues, developed agendas, handled registration and worked with presenters.
Refugees Family in Cultural Transition Facilitator
NT Melaleuca Refugees Centre
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Maintain proper client and program participant records, ensuring they contain current information and remain well-organized and categorized
- Provide information and assistance to individuals interested in emergency assistance, housing, financial help and other forms of public help (this might involve making home visits and attending group meetings)
- Accompany clients to medical appointments and community activities when necessary to ensure their needs are properly met
- Interview potential clients and their family members and use the information to compile a file related to their drug, social, financial, educational and criminal background
Disability Support Worker
NT Cid Care
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Assisting with personal care, such as daily hygiene and getting dressed
- Helping with household chores, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning
- Taking clients grocery shopping
- Transporting clients to medical appointments
- Providing social support to clients and helping them engage in social activities
- Providing emotional support and an open ear
Education
Diploma - community Services
NT Alana Kaye College
01.2023
Certificate III - Individual Support
01.2019
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in English, French and in other African languages
- Ability to follow instructions and work without supervision
- Ability to speak, interpret and translate in English, French, Swahili, Lingala and Luba language
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Ability to provide supportive caring environment for children
Attributes
- Proficiency to learn new concepts quickly
- Ability to follow instructions
- Able to work as a team member
- Hard working, honest and punctual
- Reliable and dedicated
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Refugees Family in Cultural Transition Facilitator
NT Melaleuca Refugees Centre
01.2009 - 01.2011
Disability Support Worker
NT Cid Care
01.2009 - 09.2010
Education Support Officer
Northen Territory Government
01.2008 - 01.2024
Certificate III - Individual Support
Diploma - community Services
NT Alana Kaye College