MyTime Group Facilitator

Supporting Parents and Carers of Children with Complex Needs

Casual Level 3.1 under the SCHADs Award, 4 hours on a Friday

This Broome-based role is active during the school term only

Family-friendly: if you have little ones aged 0—5 they are welcome to join you!

Preferred candidate has lived experience relevant to this role or breadth of experience in the disability work sector

Are you empathetic, organised and an excellent listener? Do you feel passionate about making a difference in the lives of families with children who have complex needs?

Broome Youth and Families Hub is looking for a Facilitator to run its MyTime program. MyTime is tailored specifically to support families with children aged 0—18 who have a developmental delay, disability, chronic medical condition, or who are in this process of seeking support and/or undergoing diagnosis. The Facilitator will be available from 8am—12pm on Fridays during school term. They will be tasked with creating a safe, inclusive space, in which all families feel welcome to have a coffee, share their experiences and participate in group activities. A Play Helper will be on hand to assist with set up and engage children ages 0-5 during sessions.

Key Duties

Coordinate engaging session content that is tailored to the needs and wishes of the group’s participants with an even balance between: general discussion (‘coffee and chat’), structured topics (guest speakers) and activities (such as pampering and self-care, and special events)

Guide conversations that are open, inclusive, flexible and culturally appropriate

Manage the catering and activity budget

Connect participants with other services and agencies across the sector where necessary

Facilitate a two-hour session with half an hour before and after for set up and pack down

Spend one additional hour per week on session preparation and administrative duties such as logging member attendance and registering new members

Promote upcoming session with a personalised text message to each member

Report to the program Coordinator who provides support as needed

Work with the Coordinator on promotion and recruitment, as well as delivery of the group sessions.

Stay up to date with professional development and participate in the MyTime evaluation.

Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you'll have:

Lived experience raising a child/ren with complex needs – this would be first priority for hiring, above any qualifications.

• Diploma or degree in a relevant area (e.g. family support, child development, social work, psychology); OR

• Experience in the facilitation of groups and work in the family support context; AND
• Knowledge and understanding of issues facing parents of children with additional needs; AND
• Experience in the delivery of group interventions; AND

If you think you might be a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via Seek. For a private and confidential chat about this position please call Val (HR Manager) via 0497 529 130.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Broome Youth and Families Hub is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.