Description
About New Moms
At New Moms, we’re on a mission to empower young moms and their families to thrive and build brighter futures. Through innovative housing, job training, and family support programs, we serve hundreds of families each year across Chicagoland.
Location: Oak Park with travel to Chicago neighborhood of Austin
Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, including at least two 4-hour evening shifts and one 8-hour day shift
Starting Salary: $23-$24/hour DOQ
About the Role
The Group Facilitator is part of the Parent Education & Recruitment team and plays a key role in creating welcoming, engaging group spaces for moms. This role facilitates Parent Support Groups aligned with the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model and collaborates closely with coaches and staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality services across programs. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) based in Oak Park and Chicago.
What a Day Might Look Like
- Facilitating a Parent Support Group using Parents as Teachers curriculum
- Preparing materials, meals, transportation, and reminders for upcoming groups
- Connecting with program coaches about participant needs or follow-up support
- Collecting participant feedback and assisting with program evaluations
- Responding to participant messages and internal communications
- Entering attendance, notes, and documentation into required systems
- Supporting a participant in crisis in collaboration with their coach and supervisor
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Parent Support Groups three times per week using Parents as Teachers curriculum
- Prepare all group logistics, including materials, meals, transportation, and communication
- Collaborate with New Moms staff to integrate services and coordinate participant support
- Use digital tools and coaching platforms to maintain engagement with participants
- Ensure program compliance, safety, and participant retention in group settings
- Coordinate participant surveys, feedback, and program evaluations
- Provide crisis intervention as needed in collaboration with appropriate staff
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in all required databases
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:
- Comfortable leading groups and creating inclusive, supportive environments
- Organized and able to manage preparation, logistics, and documentation
- Passionate about parent education, early childhood development, and equity
- A strong communicator who builds trust with participants and colleagues
- Flexible, collaborative, and calm in dynamic situations
- Committed to professional growth and reflective coaching practices
Benefits & Perks: We care about the well-being of our team and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous paid time off, as well as 15 paid holidays and close at 1pm on Fridays during the Summer
- 403b retirement plan with employer match
- Pre-tax transportation benefits
- Professional development support
- Discounts on Bright Endeavors products
- Free spiritual direction services
Requirements
Qualifications
Education (one of the following required):
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family studies, or related field
- OR Bachelor’s degree in another field with 2 years of clinical mental health experience
- OR High school diploma/equivalent with 5 years of clinical mental health or human services experience
Experience:
- Group facilitation experience preferred
Skills & Traits:
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Comfortable using computers and Microsoft applications
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work two evenings and one weekday per week required
- Access to reliable transportation; valid driver’s license and insurance if using a car
- Willingness to complete Parents as Teachers training within first 3 months
Work Environment: Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours, walk stairs, and lift up to 30–40 lbs (or perform with reasonable accommodation). Work environments may vary.
