Children's Program Specialist - Crystal Lake

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Children's Home Aid offers over 50 parent support groups each year. Parents Care Share groups provide a safe place for parents to talk about their parenting challenges and find support and education. The groups have companion children's programs that provide fun activities for children of participants while they are in group, and a meal for both parents and children. A support group, a children's program, a nutritious meal: All this for free!

We are looking for a Children's Program Specialist to run the child care portion of the Parents Care Share program. These specialists would provide a safe, nurturing environment for children while their parents are meeting in support groups, and implement structured activities that enhance childrens self-esteem and their ability to resolve conflicts in a non-violent way. Duties include:

-Consulting with parent leader, facilitator, and Parents Care Share staff

-Providing technical assistance, support and guidance to child care volunteers as needed

-Providing linkage between children's group and parents

-Assisting with the evaluation of the children's group on a regular and ongoing basis.

Volunteers are needed on a weekly or biweekly basis depending on the group's meeting schedule. We are looking for ongoing (not one-time) volunteers, who can commit for 4-10 hours/month.

Volunteers will receive a $20 stipend per group.