Bilingual Fatherhood Support Group Leader

Brightpoint; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Leadership development opportunities

One-on-one mentorship

Job summary

Brightpoint seeks a Group Facilitator - Fatherhood Support to lead and coordinate weekly Parents Care & Share groups for Spanish-speaking fathers in Central Illinois, near Bloomington. The role includes planning meetings, arranging for snacks, and developing parent leadership within the community.

The position requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), bilingual English/Spanish, and at least two years’ group facilitation experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a social services or human services field preferred.
• Commitment to complete agency-sponsored group facilitator training within 60 days of hire required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in facilitating groups preferred.
• Familiarity with local community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and facilitates support groups for assigned programs.
• May plan and facilitate other events and group activities.
• Attends community outreach events to promote the program.
• Trains and coaches group participants in 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 resources.
• Maintains required documentation and reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Group facilitation

Community outreach

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Brightpoint seeks a Group Facilitator - Fatherhood Support to lead and coordinate weekly Parents Care & Share groups for Spanish-speaking fathers in Central Illinois, near Bloomington. The role includes planning meetings, arranging for snacks, and developing parent leadership within the community.

The position requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), bilingual English/Spanish, and at least two years’ group facilitation experience.