Group Facilitator - Fatherhood Support (Bilingual, Part-time)

Brightpoint • Bloomington, IL

19d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Brightpoint seeks a Group Facilitator - Fatherhood Support to plan and lead weekly Parents Care & Share meetings for Spanish-speaking fathers in Central Illinois, near Bloomington, Illinois. The facilitator will also engage in related group work, such as outreach, arranging food or snacks for meetings, and supporting parent leadership development. The role builds safe, trusting relationships with fathers so services can build on family strengths and referrals can be made for additional supportive services as needed.

The position is hourly and part-time, at five hours per week. Parent Support Groups meet weekly at community-based locations, with scheduling arranged around community needs and the facilitator’s availability. The role may require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle, depending on program assignment. Brightpoint offers leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship through Emerging Leaders. Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to complete agency-sponsored group facilitator training within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services or human service field.
• At least two years of experience facilitating groups.
• Familiarity with local community resources.
• Knowledge of group dynamics.
• A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle may be required, depending on program assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate support groups for assigned programs in accordance with program models; groups may include parent education, emotional support, family socialization and interaction, or other components.
• Plan and facilitate other events and group activities, such as community resource events, family fun events, or group connection events, as determined by program models and needs.
• Attend community outreach events to promote the program, as needed.
• Train and coach group participants in group leadership skills.
• Provide crisis intervention during group meetings.
• Recruit parents and guardians for group services.
• Provide group participants with referral information about community resources.
• Act as a liaison between group participants and community resources, as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between agency programs and staff, as assigned.
• Pick up supplies or food for groups, as assigned.
• Participate on agency and community committees and networks, as assigned.
• Complete and submit required documentation and reports within required timeframes.

Benefits

• Leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship through Emerging Leaders.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through Brightpoint’s status as an approved PSLF agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED