The Parent Group Facilitator/Community Outreach Worker

Shelter Youth & Family Services; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Shelter Youth & Family Services is seeking a Part-Time Parent Group Facilitator/Community Outreach Worker in the Healthy Families Program in Illinois. The role screens and supports families with young children, facilitates parent groups, and builds community partnerships.

Flexibility to work up to 20 hours per week, with at least two evenings monthly. Requires Spanish bilingual ability and a relevant degree, plus training in CPR/First Aid and trauma-informed care upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood, social work, human services or closely related field preferred.
• Experience facilitating groups and working with families.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Willing to complete CPR/First Aid and trauma trainings within six months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate parent/child groups and plan outreach activities.
• Screen new mothers for program eligibility at partnering medical provider.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and health clinics.
• Attend community meetings to raise awareness of services.
• Maintain records and outreach logs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Group facilitation

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in early childhood or social services

Experience running groups preferred

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

PARENT GROUP FACILITATOR/COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER -SPANISH SPEAKING Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

The Parent Group Facilitator/Community Outreach Worker in the Healthy Families Program will conduct a support group for parents with children under five years of age. Additional responsibilities include screening new mothers for program eligibility at our partnering medical provider, outreaching in the community for new referral sources and continuing relationships with existing partners.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Recruit, plan and facilitate parent/child groups.
2. Complete Circle of Parents Facilitator Training provided by Bright Point and all other trainings as directed by supervisor.
3. Create a safe and nonjudgemental space for parents to share their experiences and challenges.
4. Screen new mothers at our partnering medical provider to determine eligibility for program services.
5. Keep up to date with community resources.
6. Establish and maintain connections with community agencies, medical providers, and health clinics to foster collaboration.
7. Attend community networking meetings and events related to early childhood to raise awareness of program services.
8. Maintain required parent group records and log of outreach efforts.
9. Participate in staff meetings and infant mental health consultations.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Parent Group Facilitator/Community Outreach Worker shall be supervised and accountable to the Healthy Families Supervisor.

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ability to work flexible hours up to 20 hours per week. Minimum of 2 evenings a month required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of an associate degree or bachelor's degree in early childhood, social work, human services, or a closely related field from an accredited school preferred. Experience running groups preferred.
2. Bilingual Spanish required.
3. Parenting experience or experience with infants and young children.
4. Acceptance of individual differences.
5. Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families.
6. Effective communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
7. Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g. capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision etc.
8. Strong organizational and time management skills.
9. Must become certified in CPR, Infant CPR, First Aid and CPI within the first six months of employment and complete in service Think Trauma training and New Hire Orientation.
10. Basic familiarity and experience working with Microsoft Windows and Office software.
11. Must be fingerprinted by the State of Illinois and must submit to a full Background Check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and provide 3 references.
12. Must submit official academic transcripts from the last school in which a degree was awarded.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; and use hands to handle or operate objects. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, reach with hands or arms and run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed at the agency office, frequently in a private vehicle, family settings, meeting rooms both at the agency office and at other agency sites and at your home (for hybrid positions).

CLASSIFICATION STATUS

This is a non-exempt position.

SALARY

$27.25/hour

ABOUT SHELTER

Since 1975, Shelter has been a leader in Chicagoland for providing the emotional and physical care, programs, and services that children need to build safer, healthier, and brighter futures. We are the only agency in the state of Illinois to provide fully comprehensive and community-based services for children and families at risk and in need. Our programs include emergency housing, transitional living, foster care, home visiting, and clinical support services. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Shelter is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive resources for youth and families from all backgrounds and identities.