Facilitator for 18 Year Old Male with Cerebral Palsy

1 week ago

Durbanville, South Africa NDC Facilitation Academy Full time

We are seeking a dedicated facilitator to work one-on-one with a 18-year-old male who loves trains, airplanes, and boats. This role requires someone who genuinely cares about helping others and is prepared to provide long-term, consistent support. We are looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, kind, playful and empathetic, with a genuine interest in supporting and engaging with the individual on a personal level.

To be a “helping hand” to an individual with unique and specific challenges and support needs, giving him the necessary guidance and support to thrive. A special interest and passion to be a secure, long-term source of support is of the utmost importance.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support his individual needs.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Ensure predictability and consistency in his daily structure and routine.
- Support his executive functioning, including planning, problem-solving, and reasoning.
- Assist with regulation needs, reducing uncertainty and anxiety.
- Understand and address his physical needs, adapting the environment and support needed accordingly.
- Assist with ordinary activities like dressing, eating, collecting from school or taking to physical therapy appointments, etc. Help with personal hygiene (bathing, brushing teeth, bathroom assistance). Be with him round-the-clock, 24/7 assistance and attention during the time with him.

Support and training from his occupational therapist.

Fluent in Afrikaans - Essential.

Valid driver’s license and reliable car - Essential.

Previous experience in a supportive mentorship/facilitator role supporting individuals with cerebral palsy - Essential.

Previous experience in a caregiver role - Desirable.

Previous experience in a type of helping profession - Desirable.

Familiarity with a low arousal approach to create a comfortable environment for him - Essential.

Knowledge and understanding of cerebral palsy - Essential.

Ability to minimise stress and anxiety for the individual - Essential.

Strong verbal communication skills - Essential.

Strong executive functioning skills, i.e., ability to implement structure - Essential.

Social and life skills - Essential.

Relationship building and interpersonal skills - Essential.

Working hours:
There will be two facilitators employed. The hours and days are negotiable between the facilitators. The family need support Monday - Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00 Monday

**Salary**: R10 000 per facilitator.

Please note we will only contact applicants that have been shortlisted, thank you for your time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R10 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a drivers license and reliable car?

**Experience**:

- working with cerebral palsy: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Afrikaans fluently (required)

Work Location: In person

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