MYTIME

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.

DSV delivers 40 groups, allowing us to connect and offer support to parents and caregivers across the state.

Find out more at: mytime.net.au.

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 Leader 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.

The MyTime Play Leader is responsible during a MyTime group, to ensure a safe environment, provide age-appropriate activities for children, and to work with the facilitator.

WHAT A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE LOOKS LIKE

• Experience working with young children
• Knowledge and understanding of children’s development and age-appropriate play
• Experience working with children with disability or other additional needs
• Experience working within the disability sector
• Strong commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities within the community
• Ability to understand and work with both formal (services) and informal (volunteers) community networks and systems

Positions available across Melbourne:

• Melton
• Tarneit
• Maidstone
• Endeavour Hills
• Pakenham

We are looking for someone to start immediately.

A position description is attached.