Group Facilitator - Parent Support (Part-time)

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Part-time

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Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission‑driven staff who share a vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well‑being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data‑informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

As a Fatherhood Support Group Facilitator, you will plan and lead the weekly meetings of a Parents Care & Share

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a social services or human service field preferred.
• Complete agency-sponsored group facilitator training within 60 days of hire.
• A minimum of two years of experience in facilitating groups preferred.
• Familiarity with local community resources preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of group dynamics preferred.

Mansioni

• Plan and lead weekly Father’s Group meetings in the Chicago metro area.
• Engage in outreach and arrange food or snacks for meetings.
• Develop safe, trusting relationships with fathers to support services and referrals.
• Refer families to additional supportive services as needed.

Conoscenze

Group facilitation

Client engagement

Community resources knowledge

Group dynamics understanding

Public speaking

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in social services or human services field

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Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

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• Englewood-Marshfield
  Chicago, IL 60636, USA
• On-site
• Rate : $18.84 USD per hour
• Family Support Services
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: GROUP007640
• Supervisor : Ernestine Brown

Description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission‑driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well‑being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data‑informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

As a Fatherhood Support Group Facilitator, you will plan and lead the weekly meetings of a Parents Care & Share Father’s Group in the Chicago metro area and engage in other relevant group work, such as outreach, arranging for food or snacks at group meetings, or parent leadership development in the area. The Group Facilitator also develops safe and trusting relationships with fathers so that services build on family strengths and referrals can be provided for additional supportive services as needed. If you are knowledgeable about the joys and challenges of parenting, have experience in engaging clients and facilitating groups, and are passionate about helping fathers and families thrive and flourish, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join the Brightpoint team.

Candidate qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a social services or human service field preferred.
• Commitment to complete agency-sponsored group facilitator training within 60 days of hire required.
• 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.

Job details:

• Compensation: Hourly Range $18.84-$20; offer is commensurate with experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Location: Home Office ( Marshfield ); Support Groups occur in community-based locations in the Chicago metro area.
• Schedule: Hourly part-time (10 hours/week); Support Groups are held weekly and scheduled with both community need and the facilitator's availability in mind.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) .

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