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Brightpoint · 3 weeks ago

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

Bloomington, IL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.84/hr - $20.50/hr

2+ years exp

Brightpoint is a leader in the human services sector focused on advancing the well-being of children and families. The Parent Support Group Facilitator will plan and lead weekly meetings for Spanish-speaking fathers, develop relationships, and provide referrals for additional supportive services as needed.

Individual & Family Services

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and facilitates support groups for assigned program(s) in accordance with program model(s); groups may include parent education, emotional support, socialization/interaction of children and families, and/or other components

May plan and facilitate other events and group activities, such as community resource events, family fun events, or group connection events as determined by program model and needs

May attend other community outreach events to promote the program

Trains and coaches group participants in group leadership skills

Provides crisis intervention during group meetings

Recruits parents/guardians for group services

Provides referral information to group participants about community resources

Acts as a liaison for group participants and community resources, as needed

Serves as a liaison between various agency programs and staff, as assigned

May pick up supplies and/or food for the group(s), as assigned

Participates on agency and community committees and networks, as assigned

Completes and submits required documentation and reports within required timeframes

Qualification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)Group facilitationGroup dynamicsCommunity resource familiarityCrisis interventionParent leadership developmentEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Commitment to complete agency-sponsored group facilitator training within 60 days of hire required

Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in a social services or human service field preferred

A minimum of two years of experience in facilitating groups preferred

Familiarity with local community resources preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of group dynamics preferred

A valid driver's license, current auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle may be required to execute the position's responsibilities, depending on program assignment