Support those that have served our country! Become a Military Parent Group Facilitator.

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Are you a Veteran? Are you familiar with Veterans and military families? Do you want to serve those that have served our country? Do you care about keeping families strong and helping parents to do their best for their kids? Do you feel comfortable speaking in front of a group and facilitating meaningful conversation? Do you consider yourself a role-model or someone who has overcome many parenting obstacles and could help others do the same? If so - Children's Home Aid's Parents Care and Share program needs you! A Parents Care and Share group gives parents a place to take a break from the hard job of parenting, to feel safe to talk about painful issues, to laugh over mistakes, and to learn from--and give support to--others. Being part of a group is one way to relieve stress. Parents Care Share provides ideas, networking, and chances to learn, listen, and encourage each-other for parents who are dealing with the every day struggles of raising their children. Groups provide a free meal and free child care in order to help parents feel comfortable getting the support they need. Children's Home Aid's Parents Care and Share program has groups throughout the Chicagoland area and central Illinois. Groups are generally open to anyone who is parenting, such as biological parents, grandparents raising their grandchildren, single parents, stepparents, foster parents, other relative or nonrelative caregivers, or parents who do not have custody. Some groups only serve a specific type of parent, such as teen parents, parents of autistic children, or adoptive parents. Position Responsibilities: Assist in facilitating local Parents Care Share group meetings in accordance with agency policies using the Parents Care Share of Illinois model standards and principles. Facilitate group process, Develop meaningful parent leadership Provide support and encouragement to parent leader and group members; Provide crisis intervention during meetings; Provide referral information about other community resources (working closely with the Parents Care and Share regional coordinator); Act as a liaison for group participants and community resources as needed.

Qualifications: 1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university. 2. Ability to act as a role model for and empathize with parents in group meetings. 3. Familiarity with community systems 4. Basic organizational and time management skills to submit program documents in a timely manner. 5. Willingness to make a one-year commitment to the program is required. 6. Familiarity with Veterans and/or military families Time Frame: Two Tuesdays per month from 6:00PM to 7:30PM plus additional time for preparations, set-up and clean-up. Time Commitment: Hours vary depending on the number of group members, but are usually between three and five per week.

Reports To: Parents Care Share regional coordinator

Additional Requirements: 1. A background check including CANTS and LEADS. 2. Agree to the mandated reporting guidelines set by the Department of Children and Family Services. 3. Complete the facilitator training provided by the Regional Coordinator. ***This volunteer position pays a stipend of $25 per hour up to 10 hours per month.***