Family Focus · 1 month ago
Group Facilitator (Part-time)
Family Focus is dedicated to building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area, providing various support services. The Group Facilitator will offer case management services and facilitate skills-based groups for fathers, enhancing their relationships with their children and communities.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate weekly and/or bi-weekly group parenting classes using a specialized curriculum designed for the unique experiences of Fathers
Facilitate Fatherhood Support Group where fathers meet to give and receive support in a nonjudgmental space
Provide one-on-one coaching tailored support to address individual fathers' specific needs, challenges, and goals
Provide practical support of case management and referrals for other services like job training, housing, or legal aid. Provide practical support, hands-on assistance and immediate resources that fathers need to fulfill their roles effectively, focusing on direct and tangible benefits
Plan father-child activities, such as field trips, multi-generational group activities, and father-child events
Provide supplemental services, offering additional support that enhances the overall well-being of fathers and their families, contributing to long-term stability and personal growth
Provide peer mentoring connecting fathers with experienced mentors who provide guidance, support, and encouragement
Collaborate with trained doulas to provide prenatal and postnatal education to provide fathers with education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care, helping them to understand their partner’s experiences and how they can support them
Qualification
Required
Two years experience working in a strength-based environment with fathers and families
Knowledge and skills in working with families in crisis or trauma exposed situations
Group facilitation expertise
Competency in understanding and working with diverse cultures and populations
Work related travel required so applicant will need access to reliable transportation
Understands the developmental stages and needs of children
Basic computer skills – word processing, email, internet research, on-line timesheet
Flexible schedule. Some evening and Saturdays meeting hours will be required. Weekends would be sporadic