The MyTime program is an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) and coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre (PRC). It is a facilitated peer support group that promotes connection to other families and their community.

Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is MyTime’s sole Victorian delivery partner.

The MyTime program has a region-based delivery structure. This ensures consistency in the geographic spread of services and provides greater clarity around service delivery expectations.

DSV delivers 40 groups, allowing us to connect and offer support to parents and caregivers across the state. See our website at mytime.net.au.

The objective of MyTime is to establish and maintain peer support groups that increase parents/carers feelings of support in their caring role.

MyTime groups are conducted by a facilitator who is responsible for leading parent discussions on various topics throughout the term. Pre-school children can attend the group with their parents/carers, (including siblings) where a play helper engages the children in meaningful play experiences. The play sessions run concurrently, so that parents/carers can participate and engage in the discussion and participate in group sessions and activities.

We are looking to open a new MyTime group, located in Melton or surrounding suburbs. The successful candidate will be well connected within the local area and work closely with the senior manager to build group membership.

WHAT A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE LOOKS LIKE

• Peer support group facilitation.
• Content Development and Resource Utilisation: Developing session content based on best practices and evidence-based materials relevant to the group's needs, leveraging available MyTime resources effectively.
• Guest Speaker Coordination: Procuring and coordinating guest speakers for MyTime sessions
• Group Promotion and Membership Engagement: Actively promoting the MyTime Group to attract and retain members, ensuring groups are open, inclusive, flexible, and culturally appropriate.
• Session Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring sessions adhere to content, delivery, and data recording standards, with timely completion of reports within one week of each session.
• Member Assistance and Support: Providing assistance to new members, fostering a welcoming environment, and aiding in the completion of registration forms.
• Group Dynamics Management: Skill-fully managing group dynamics and resolving conflicts as they arise, maintaining a harmonious and supportive environment.
• Community Engagement and Networking: Building the knowledge and skills of the group by establishing connections with local community resources and support services.

A position description is attached.