<p>Group Coordinator - Healthy Families Program</p> <p>Location: Kankakee, IL</p> <p>Compensation: $21.50 - $22.50/hour with a $50/month cell phone stipend</p> <p>Reports to: Program Supervisor</p> <p>Travel- 50% - Kane - Cook County.</p> <p>About Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness</p> <p>Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, community-based care that helps families thrive. Through our Healthy Families Program, we support pregnant women and families with education, connection, and meaningful engagement that strengthens parent-child relationships and builds lasting community support.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>We're seeking a Group Coordinator to lead engaging, family-centered programming for Healthy Families participants. This role plays a key part in creating welcoming spaces where parents feel supported, connected, and empowered. You'll plan and facilitate weekly parent groups, coordinate quarterly field trips, and organize family-focused events that encourage learning, bonding, and community building.</p> <p>This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with families, is comfortable facilitating groups, and brings strong organizational and communication skills to their work.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Plan, organize, and facilitate weekly parent groups, family events, and quarterly field trips</p> </li><li> <p>Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports positive parent-child interaction</p> </li><li> <p>Build trusting, strength-based relationships with pregnant women and families</p> </li><li> <p>Manage logistics including materials, childcare coordination, and meal-area setup</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct outreach to enroll families and maintain consistent engagement</p> </li><li> <p>Develop newsletters, outreach materials, and social media content to promote programming</p> </li><li> <p>Collect, maintain, and submit accurate program data and documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in trainings, reflective practice, supervision, and team meetings</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and safety standards at all times</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field required</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with infants, toddlers, parents, and families facing multiple stressors</p> </li><li> <p>Group facilitation, workshop leadership, or event planning experience strongly preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong data entry skills</p> </li><li> <p>Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus</p> </li><li> <p>Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance required</p> </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li> <p>A dependable, proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, community-based setting</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Someone who is passionate about strengthening families and supporting diverse communities</p> </li><li> <p>Comfortable balancing planning, facilitation, outreach, and administrative responsibilities</p> </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Aunt Martha's offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)</p> </li><li> <p>403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p> </li><li> <p>Ongoing training and professional development opportunities</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <p>At Aunt Martha's, your work directly impacts families and communities. You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth-while giving you the opportunity to build meaningful skills in group facilitation, family engagement, and community programming.</p>