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

Brightpoint • Bloomington, IL

14h

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a bilingual Group Facilitator to plan and lead weekly Parents Care & Share meetings for Spanish-speaking fathers in Central Illinois, near Bloomington, Illinois. The facilitator will build safe, trusting relationships with fathers and help ensure services build on family strengths, providing referrals to additional supportive services as needed. The role may also involve outreach, arranging food or snacks for meetings, and supporting parent leadership development.

This is an hourly part-time position for 5 hours per week. Groups meet weekly at community-based locations, with schedules determined in consideration of community needs and the facilitator’s availability. Compensation is $18.84–$20.50 per hour, with the offer commensurate with experience and subject to the factors described in the posting. Emerging Leaders have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship. 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.
• A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle may be required depending on program assignment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate support groups for assigned programs in accordance with program models, including parent education, emotional support, socialization and interaction for children and families, 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 for Emerging Leaders.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Brightpoint is an approved agency.

What This Job Offers

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