Regional Coordinator - Parents Care & Share (Part-Time)

Brightpoint • Bloomington, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a mission-driven Regional Coordinator for Parents Care & Share. The role develops, plans, and implements Parents Care & Share support groups within an assigned region. The coordinator interprets program goals and methods, provides technical consultation to new and existing groups, and conducts training for prospective professional facilitators and childcare specialists.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a home office in Bloomington, Illinois. Some remote work is available. Compensation is $25,000–$27,500 annually, equivalent to a full-time salary range of $50,000–$55,000. Offers are commensurate with experience; bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. Brightpoint offers leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship to Emerging Leaders and is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop trust, collaboration, and teamwork with colleagues and participants.
• Initiative, consistent follow-through, and excellent organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, videoconference software, and database systems.
• Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience facilitating groups and knowledge of group dynamics.
• Bilingual ability; additional compensation may be available.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers to help create and facilitate Parents Care & Share groups and educational and fundraising activities.
• Provide technical consultation to community groups, Parents Care & Share facilitators, Children’s Program Workers, and parent group leaders.
• Serve as a liaison between local Parents Care & Share groups and other collaborative agencies.
• Stay informed about the philosophical and theoretical aspects of self-help groups, the Parents Care & Share model, and community organization and development.
• Evaluate groups regularly in accordance with Agency and Parents Care & Share philosophy and model.
• Assess local community needs and resources and determine how those needs can be met within Parents Care & Share and Agency goals and objectives.
• Present to and consult with local community groups on developing and supporting Parents Care & Share groups.
• Provide community education on child abuse prevention and positive parenting.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time